North Korea’s missile tests increased tensions in the region. While South Korea announced that North Korea had carried out at least 10 more missile tests, it was stated that a North Korean missile fell into South Korea’s sea area for the first time after the division of the Korean Peninsula.
MISSILES ARE FIRED IN CASE OF USE
In a statement made by the South Korean General Staff, it was stated that at least 10 missiles fired from different regions, including Wonsan, fell on North Korea’s east and west coasts.
In the statement, it was stated that one of the missiles fell on the south side of the de facto sea border between the two countries, and the trials were described as “unbearable”.
TENSION RISE! FALL IN SOUTH KOREA SEA AREA FOR THE FIRST TIME
“For the first time since the (Korean Peninsula) Partition, a North Korean missile has landed in South Korea’s sea area,” the presidential statement said. expression was used.
It was reported that air raid alarms were heard active at 08:55 local time on Ulleung Island on the east coast of South Korea.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol demanded that bold measures be taken against North Korea at the “cost of provocations” at the summit, where he met with National Security officials.
Japanese Defense Minister Hamada Yasukazu stated that the missiles launched in the direction of the Sea of Japan (East Sea) fell outside the Japanese exclusive economic zone.
Noting that a note was given to the Pyongyang administration through the Beijing Embassy of his country, Hamada said that no damage was detected in the sea and aircraft cruising in the region.
REMARKABLE DEVELOPMENT
It was noteworthy that the trials coincided with the joint air exercise of the USA and South Korea, which was expected to last all week and involved approximately 240 aircraft, including F35 jets.
Source: AA