North Korea launches ‘alleged’ intercontinental missile, says South Korean army

North Korea apparently fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Friday, the military said south koreanthe second launch in two days, amid a record-breaking series of weapons tests.

A South Korean defense official told AFP that “estimates that North Korea fired an ICBM”, without providing further details.

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The South Korean joint staff previously confirmed that it had detected “the launch of an unidentified ballistic missile in an easterly direction.”

Japan also confirmed the launch, and its defense ministry said Pyongyang had fired “a supposed ballistic missile”while its coast guard called on ships to avoid debris in the water in the area.

The shot was fired a day after North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile and that his foreign minister, Choe Son Hui, warned of military action “fiercer” if the United States strengthens its military presence in the Korean Peninsula region.

Experts pointed out that the launch of one of North Korea’s most powerful weapons is a clear indication that the leader kim jong un he is upset by the discussions about his country at the recent G20 and APEC summits, in Bali and Bangkok, respectively.

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“Now it is estimated that it was an ICBM. If that is the case, it is a clear message to the United States and Japan.” said Han Kwon-hee, manager of the Missile Strategy Forum.

american president Joe Biden discussed actions to control North Korean arms with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinpingand the Japanese Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida.

Source: Elcomercio

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