Japan: North Korea missile launch is 'unforgivable'

(Baonghean.vn) -Ministry of Foreign Affairs of JapanAugust 24Satisfiedraise an objectionwithChosenafterballistic missile launchtook place on the same day, tpigthat tokyogivethatPyongyang has committed serious violationsUnited Nations resolutionshswallowqdrink.

Early on the morning of August 24, North Korea launched a missile from a submarine in the Sea of ​​Japan. Photo: Reuters.

Early on August 24, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency reported that Pyongyang had launched a ballistic missile from a submarine in the Sea of ​​Japan. According to reports, the missile flew more than 300 miles before landing in the waters of Japan’s Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). There have been no reports of damage to Japanese aircraft or ships.

Kyodo news agency quoted a statement from the Japanese Foreign Ministry as saying: "The missile launch seriously violated UN Security Council resolutions and posed a threat to regional security."

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called the missile launch a serious threat to Japan's security and an "unforgivable act." Abe ordered relevant agencies to prepare for the worst possible scenario to ensure the safety of the country's people, and requested the collection and analysis of information about the incident.

Previously, on August 22, the US and South Korea began a large-scale joint exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian, which mainly focuses on protecting South Korea from possible attacks by North Korea.

Pyongyang has repeatedly claimed that the drills are a rehearsal for a simulated attack on North Korea. However, the US and South Korea have responded that the exercises are aimed at training defense skills to counter the growing threat from North Korea.

Thanh Hien

(According to Sputnik)