North Korea Fires Short-Range Ballistic Missiles Towards Sea of Japan

North Korea Fires Short-Range Ballistic Missiles Towards Sea of Japan

Dil Bar Irshad | May 30, 2024 | 02:41 PM IST | Breaking News, Japan, North korea, World | Follow on Google News

North Korea Fires Short-Range Ballistic Missiles Towards Sea of Japan

North Korea Fires Short-Range Ballistic Missiles Towards Sea of Japan

On Thursday, North Korea launched a series of short-range ballistic missiles towards the Sea of Japan, as reported by South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency. This action follows closely after North Korea sent hundreds of balloons filled with trash and manure into South Korea and a failed military spy satellite rocket launch.

Key Developments:

1. Missile Launch Details:

• Time and Location: Approximately 6:14 a.m. from the Sunan area of Pyongyang.
• Number of Projectiles: Around 10.
• Distance Flown: Estimated at 350 kilometers before falling into the sea.

1. South Korean Response:

• Monitoring: South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) have increased surveillance and shared information with the U.S. and Japan.
• GPS Signal Jamming: Attempts by North Korea to jam GPS signals were detected for the second consecutive day.

1. International Reactions:

• United States:
  • Condemnation: The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command condemned the launch and reaffirmed its commitments to the defense of South Korea and Japan.
  • Calls for Cessation: Urged North Korea to cease unlawful and destabilizing acts.
• Japan:
  • Prime Minister’s Statement: Fumio Kishida confirmed the missile fell outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone and lodged a protest with Pyongyang.

1. UN Security Council Involvement:

• Meeting: An open meeting is scheduled for Friday to discuss North Korea’s recent military reconnaissance satellite launch, which ended in failure.

1. Previous Incidents:

• Balloon Propaganda: Since Tuesday night, approximately 260 balloons have been sent from North Korea, landing in various locations across South Korea.
• Failed Satellite Launch: The rocket carrying the Malligyong-1 satellite exploded during its first stage of flight.
• Earlier Tests: On May 17, North Korea test-fired tactical ballistic missiles with a new autonomous navigation system.

Context and Implications:

North Korea’s actions represent a continued pattern of provocations and technological developments in missile and satellite capabilities. These activities escalate tensions in the region and draw strong international condemnation. The United States, South Korea, and Japan are closely coordinating responses and maintaining heightened vigilance.

The ongoing missile tests, despite international sanctions and resolutions, highlight the challenges in curbing North Korea’s military advancements. The upcoming UN Security Council meeting will be crucial in determining further steps to address these violations and seek avenues for renewed dialogue.

(Reports from CB)

Dil Bar Irshad

Dil Bar Irshad is a seasoned journalist, hails from Jammu Kashmir's Doda, covers political, social, business stories, index stories.