North Korea fired two suspected ballistic missiles into the sea on Wednesday. This occurred just hours after a U.S. submarine arrived in South Korea. The missiles originated from Pyongyang, the North Korean capital. They traveled approximately 300 kilometers before landing in the sea off the east coast of the Korean Peninsula. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff provided this information.
These launches are part of a series of missile tests conducted by N. Korea recently. They took place amidst heightened tensions between North and South Korea, as well as the United States. The USS John S. McCain, a U.S. submarine, arrived in South Korea on Tuesday as part of a routine deployment.
South Korea and the United States condemned the N. Korean launches. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol described them as a “serious provocation” and pledged to respond strongly to any future provocations. The United States also criticized the launches and urged N. Korea to cease its destabilizing actions and return to dialogue.
These launches occurred as the Biden administration seeks to restart talks with North Korea regarding its nuclear program. However, North Korea has thus far rejected participating in discussions and has instead increased its missile testing.
These recent launches highlight the ongoing threat posed by North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs. They also raise concerns about potential miscalculations or conflicts between North Korea, South Korea, and the United States.
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