South Korea Detects Long-Range Ballistic Missile Launch by North Korea
Missile Launch Comes Amidst Tensions Over Nuclear Weapons Program
Pyongyang has recently conducted a series of missile tests, raising concerns about its nuclear ambitions
Seoul, South Korea - April 1, 2024 - 8:58 PM PDT - South Korea's defense ministry has announced that it has detected the launch of a long-range ballistic missile from North Korea. The missile was launched from the Sunan area near Pyongyang, the North Korean capital, on Monday morning.
The missile traveled approximately 800 kilometers (500 miles) before landing in the sea, according to the South Korean military. It is the latest in a series of missile tests conducted by North Korea in recent weeks, defying international condemnation and sanctions.
The launch has raised concerns about North Korea's nuclear ambitions. The country has refused to abandon its nuclear weapons program, despite international pressure. The missile launch is also a violation of UN Security Council resolutions that prohibit North Korea from conducting ballistic missile tests.
South Korea and its allies have called on North Korea to cease its missile tests and return to negotiations on denuclearization. The United States has also condemned the launch and vowed to take steps to protect its allies.
The missile launch has further heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula. South Korea and its allies have stepped up their military exercises in response to North Korea's provocations, and there are concerns that the situation could escalate further.
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