North Korean leader Kim Jong Un described the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile as a warning to enemies who threaten the country’s security at a time when tensions in the region are rising. writes about this Reuters Citing the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
Kim Jong-un, who was present at the test, said that the test was a warning to enemies who threaten the country’s security.
“The test is an expedient military operation that fully meets the goal of informing of our will to respond to enemies who have recently deliberately aggravated the situation in the region and pose a threat to the security of our Republic,” he said.
The “show of force,” as Reuters recalled, took place amid intense international condemnation and growing alarm over the deployment of 11,000 North Korean troops in Russia by the United States and its allies; 3,000 of them are located near the front line with Ukraine.
31 October reportedThe ballistic missile launched the day before by the North Korean armed forces turned out to be the longest-range of all launches: its flight time was 1 hour 26 minutes. The missile was launched towards the Sea of Japan and crashed into its waters near the island of Hokkaido.
Previously recognized The purpose of the visit of the head of the DPRK Foreign Ministry to Russia.