South Korean Army stated that after launch it ‘strengthened surveillance’ of the country; According to Japan, the projectile fell into the sea
A launched, this Monday (6), a ballistic missile while the head of American diplomacy, Antony Blinken, pays a visit to the southern neighbor. “Our Army detected a projectile that is presumed to be an intermediate-range ballistic missile”, they indicated the South Korean Armed Forces. They also added that the South Korean Army “reinforced surveillance” after the missile traveled 1,100 kilometers.
According to Japan, the projectile fell into the sea. Blinken and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul condemned Pyongyang’s military rehearsal. “We condemn today’s DPRK (North Korea) missile launch, another violation of multiple DPRK Security Council resolutions. “, indicated Blinken at a joint press conference with Cho in Seoul. This is the first launch of a ballistic projectile since the beginning of the year, after Pyongyang fired in November what it called its most advanced and powerful solid-fuel intercontinental missile.
*With information from AFP
Posted by Victor Oliveira
