Written By North Korea Fires Missiles: Latest Developments
North Korea has fired several missiles in the early hours of this morning, according to reports from the South Korean military. The launches were detected at around 5:30 AM local time and are believed to have been carried out from the east coast of the country.
The South Korean military has described the missiles as short-range, with a maximum range of around 500 kilometers. There are no reports of any damage or casualties as a result of the launches.
The launches come just days after North Korea tested a new long-range missile, which it claimed could strike targets in the United States. The test was widely condemned by the international community, with the United States, Japan, and South Korea all issuing statements of condemnation.
It is not yet clear whether today’s missile launches are in response to the criticism from the international community, or whether they are part of a broader military strategy on the part of North Korea.
The launches are the latest in a series of provocations by North Korea in recent years, as the country seeks to assert its military power and resist international pressure to give up its nuclear weapons program.
The United Nations Security Council is expected to hold an emergency meeting in response to the missile launches, with the United States and its allies calling for further sanctions against North Korea.
As tensions on the Korean peninsula continue to rise, it is unclear what the future holds for the region and for the world as a whole.
