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North Korea fires a suspected missile toward the sea, Japan says
NPR • • general
Key Points:
- North Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile toward the sea, detected by Japan and reported by South Korea, following the U.S. and South Korea's decision to scale back joint military drills.
- The reduction of the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises came after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a substantial decrease, citing improved relations with North Korea and South Korea's stance on the Iran conflict.
- Kim Yo Jong, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister, dismissed the U.S. move as insufficient, emphasizing that the provocative nature of the drills remains unchanged despite their reduced size and duration.
- She warned that the U.S. should not expect a positive response from North Korea, referencing previous military exercises and South Korea's efforts to acquire nuclear-powered submarines.
