North Korea launched the second test missile in two days, with the second one being an intercontinental ballistic missile on Friday. The USA and its allies condemned the actions calling it a violation of UN resolutions.
Japan doesn’t take it Well
The missile was launched from Sunan, Pyongyang, at around 10.15 am and flew almost 621 miles east, said the Joint Chiefs of Staff of South Korea.
The ICBM probably fell in the Exclusive Economic Zone of Japan, said, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. The EEZ is located west of Oshima Oshima, a Japanese island.
Kishida, who is in Bangkok for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation, called the actions provocative and unprecedented. He seemingly warned North Korea that such actions can’t be accepted any longer. He added that there are no reports of damage to their vessels so far, and prompt updates will be given to the public as Japan continues tracking and analyzing information.
South Korea and the US Call for Cooperative Measures
Intelligence authorities of South Korea and the USA are analyzing the details of the ballistic missiles. The latest missile had a speed of twenty-two times faster than that of sound.
US Vice President Kamala Harris also expressed her concerns over North Korea’s missile tests on the sidelines of APEC and asked all the allies and partners to sit and discuss the following steps. She stated that North Korea is raising unnecessary tensions and destabilizing the region’s security.
Yoon Suk, South Korean President, also called for cooperative measures and a stronger alliance to take the measures. South Korea also warned that Kim Jong Un would reach nowhere with these provocations and instead lead to further isolation of the country internationally.
The Record-Breaking Missile
The missile North Korea launched on March 24 recorded the longest duration and highest altitude among all North Korean missiles.
