North Korea has launched a series of missiles this week, including a possible failed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), drawing condemnation from Washington, Seoul and Tokyo.
Early today, North Korea again fired four short-range ballistic missiles into the western sea ,a statement by the South Korean military confirmed, adding the missiles flew about 130 kms (80 miles) with altitude of about 20 kms (12 miles).
The missile launches raised speculation North Korea could be readying for the resumption of nuclear testing for the first time since 2017.
The series of missile launches this week prompted the United States and South Korea to extend the Vigilant Storm military drills, which have angered Pyongyang.
North Korea’s foreign ministry issued a statement saying the United States should stop its “provocative” air drills and warned that “sustained provocation is bound to be followed by sustained counteraction.”
