Seoul. North Korea launched a ballistic missile at sea on Sunday after a month-long pause and as the US and its allies focused on Russia’s attack on Ukraine. Missile) tainted. Its neighboring countries gave this information. It is North Korea’s eighth test of weapons this year and the first since January 30.
Some experts say North Korea is trying to improve its weapons technology and is pressuring the US to exempt sanctions amid prolonged stalled talks. Some experts said North Korea could use the US engagement in the Ukraine conflict to ramp up its testing activity to increase pressure on Washington.
Meanwhile, Japan’s Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi said the North Korean missile flew about 300 kilometers at an altitude of about 600 kilometers before falling outside the East Coast and Japan’s exclusive economic zone. There was no damage to ships or aircraft, he said. South Korean officials said they had also detected the missile test from the area of the North Korean capital and expressed “deep concern and regret”. During an emergency meeting of the National Security Council, South Korean officials described the timing of the test as “undesirable to peace and stability in the world and on the Korean peninsula” amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.