US-South Korea in preparation for military exercises ...
US-South Korea in preparation for military exercises ... On the other hand, north korea showed ballistic missile fire north korea has intensified its missile testing activities. In 2022, it has so far tested more than 30 ballistic missiles, including an intercontinental ballistic missile test.
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missile, fired from the western city of Taekwon, took off in the open skies before lapping the sea off North Korea's east coast. However, the South Korean military has not yet shared any further details about the test, including the type, features, and firepower of the missile.
Meanwhile, Japanese prime minister Fumio Kishida said in a statement that there were no immediate reports of damage from the test, but that tokyo was gathering information about North Korea's missile launch. It is also trying its best to ensure the safety of ships and aircraft.
US Vice President Kamala harris is visiting Seoul next week. The issue of the growing threat from North Korea's nuclear program could also be the main agenda of these bilateral meetings. harris will leave for south korea after attending the state funeral of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo.