North Korea Fires Multiple Short-Range Ballistic Missiles Amid Rising Tensions

South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff reported that North Korea’s missiles traveled up to 250km (155 miles) before landing in waters between the Korean peninsula and Japan.

North Korea has launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea off its eastern coast, according to reports from South Korea’s military. The missile launches were detected on Tuesday morning at around 9:30 a.m. local time (00:30 GMT), as confirmed by South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS). The missiles are believed to have originated from North Korea’s Jagang Province.

South Korea’s military authorities did not immediately provide further details on the type of missiles fired or their specific trajectory, but they have been closely monitoring the situation. The launches add to the rising tensions in the region as North Korea continues to conduct frequent missile tests, in defiance of international sanctions.

These missile tests come amid heightened security concerns in East Asia, where North Korea’s provocative military actions continue to draw criticism from the international community. The missiles are believed to have landed in the waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan, further escalating regional tensions.

South Korea and other regional powers, including Japan and the United States, have expressed concern over North Korea’s missile and nuclear developments. North Korea has justified its missile tests as a means of self-defense, while the global community calls for a halt to such provocative actions.

The missiles launched by North Korea travelled up to 250 km (155 miles) before landing in the waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan, as reported by South Korea’s military. The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) emphasized that South Korea is closely monitoring North Korean activities and preparing for potential further missile launches.

The JCS has strengthened its surveillance capabilities and is sharing information with its U.S. and Japanese counterparts to maintain a heightened state of readiness. In a statement, the South Korean military strongly condemned the missile launch, calling it a provocative action that poses a serious threat to the peace and stability of the Korean Peninsula.

The JCS warned North Korea against “misjudging” the situation, vowing an “overwhelming” response to any future provocations. This statement underscores the heightened tensions in the region and reflects South Korea’s commitment to ensuring its security and stability in the face of North Korea’s missile tests.

Courtesy: WION

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