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08-05-2025
- Politics
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North Korea fires short-range missiles off coast
North Korea has fired what appeared to be multiple short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast, South Korea's military says, possibly to test the performance and stability of various projectiles intended for export. The missiles were launched from Wonsan, North Korea's eastern coastal city, on Thursday morning and flew up to 800km before splashing down in the sea, the military said in a statement. South Korea was closely communicating with the US and Japan to share information about the launch, it said. The foreign ministry said the three countries' nuclear envoys consulted by telephone and condemned it as a violation of UN sanctions. South Korean Joint chiefs of Staff spokesman Lee Sung-jun declined to comment on the exact number of missiles detected or their characteristics, but told reporters the launch might have been to test the performance of missiles intended for export. A North Korea analyst at the Korea Institute for National Unification, Hong Min, said they were likely two types of short-range ballistic missiles that had been supplied to Russia which used them to strike Ukraine. "There is considerable amount of field data of these two missiles collected, and it's possible additional testing was needed to improve issues reported from the battlefield such as durability and precision," Hong said. The Japanese government also said it detected a launch of a ballistic missile by North Korea, which might have flown on a irregular trajectory. The nuclear-armed North's ballistic missile program is banned by United Nations Security Council resolutions, but in recent years Pyongyang has forged ahead with developing missiles of all ranges. In March, North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles, while blaming the South Korean and US militaries for conducting drills it calls dangerous and provocative. North Korea has exported short-range ballistic missiles, among other weapons, to Russia for use in the war in Ukraine, according to US and allied intelligence agencies as well as independent researchers. Pyongyang and Moscow have denied the weapons trade, although North Korean troops have been deployed to fight on the front lines in Russia's Kursk region. North Korea has fired what appeared to be multiple short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast, South Korea's military says, possibly to test the performance and stability of various projectiles intended for export. The missiles were launched from Wonsan, North Korea's eastern coastal city, on Thursday morning and flew up to 800km before splashing down in the sea, the military said in a statement. South Korea was closely communicating with the US and Japan to share information about the launch, it said. The foreign ministry said the three countries' nuclear envoys consulted by telephone and condemned it as a violation of UN sanctions. South Korean Joint chiefs of Staff spokesman Lee Sung-jun declined to comment on the exact number of missiles detected or their characteristics, but told reporters the launch might have been to test the performance of missiles intended for export. A North Korea analyst at the Korea Institute for National Unification, Hong Min, said they were likely two types of short-range ballistic missiles that had been supplied to Russia which used them to strike Ukraine. "There is considerable amount of field data of these two missiles collected, and it's possible additional testing was needed to improve issues reported from the battlefield such as durability and precision," Hong said. The Japanese government also said it detected a launch of a ballistic missile by North Korea, which might have flown on a irregular trajectory. The nuclear-armed North's ballistic missile program is banned by United Nations Security Council resolutions, but in recent years Pyongyang has forged ahead with developing missiles of all ranges. In March, North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles, while blaming the South Korean and US militaries for conducting drills it calls dangerous and provocative. North Korea has exported short-range ballistic missiles, among other weapons, to Russia for use in the war in Ukraine, according to US and allied intelligence agencies as well as independent researchers. Pyongyang and Moscow have denied the weapons trade, although North Korean troops have been deployed to fight on the front lines in Russia's Kursk region. North Korea has fired what appeared to be multiple short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast, South Korea's military says, possibly to test the performance and stability of various projectiles intended for export. The missiles were launched from Wonsan, North Korea's eastern coastal city, on Thursday morning and flew up to 800km before splashing down in the sea, the military said in a statement. South Korea was closely communicating with the US and Japan to share information about the launch, it said. The foreign ministry said the three countries' nuclear envoys consulted by telephone and condemned it as a violation of UN sanctions. South Korean Joint chiefs of Staff spokesman Lee Sung-jun declined to comment on the exact number of missiles detected or their characteristics, but told reporters the launch might have been to test the performance of missiles intended for export. A North Korea analyst at the Korea Institute for National Unification, Hong Min, said they were likely two types of short-range ballistic missiles that had been supplied to Russia which used them to strike Ukraine. "There is considerable amount of field data of these two missiles collected, and it's possible additional testing was needed to improve issues reported from the battlefield such as durability and precision," Hong said. The Japanese government also said it detected a launch of a ballistic missile by North Korea, which might have flown on a irregular trajectory. The nuclear-armed North's ballistic missile program is banned by United Nations Security Council resolutions, but in recent years Pyongyang has forged ahead with developing missiles of all ranges. In March, North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles, while blaming the South Korean and US militaries for conducting drills it calls dangerous and provocative. North Korea has exported short-range ballistic missiles, among other weapons, to Russia for use in the war in Ukraine, according to US and allied intelligence agencies as well as independent researchers. Pyongyang and Moscow have denied the weapons trade, although North Korean troops have been deployed to fight on the front lines in Russia's Kursk region. North Korea has fired what appeared to be multiple short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast, South Korea's military says, possibly to test the performance and stability of various projectiles intended for export. The missiles were launched from Wonsan, North Korea's eastern coastal city, on Thursday morning and flew up to 800km before splashing down in the sea, the military said in a statement. South Korea was closely communicating with the US and Japan to share information about the launch, it said. The foreign ministry said the three countries' nuclear envoys consulted by telephone and condemned it as a violation of UN sanctions. South Korean Joint chiefs of Staff spokesman Lee Sung-jun declined to comment on the exact number of missiles detected or their characteristics, but told reporters the launch might have been to test the performance of missiles intended for export. A North Korea analyst at the Korea Institute for National Unification, Hong Min, said they were likely two types of short-range ballistic missiles that had been supplied to Russia which used them to strike Ukraine. "There is considerable amount of field data of these two missiles collected, and it's possible additional testing was needed to improve issues reported from the battlefield such as durability and precision," Hong said. The Japanese government also said it detected a launch of a ballistic missile by North Korea, which might have flown on a irregular trajectory. The nuclear-armed North's ballistic missile program is banned by United Nations Security Council resolutions, but in recent years Pyongyang has forged ahead with developing missiles of all ranges. In March, North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles, while blaming the South Korean and US militaries for conducting drills it calls dangerous and provocative. North Korea has exported short-range ballistic missiles, among other weapons, to Russia for use in the war in Ukraine, according to US and allied intelligence agencies as well as independent researchers. Pyongyang and Moscow have denied the weapons trade, although North Korean troops have been deployed to fight on the front lines in Russia's Kursk region.
Asharq Al-Awsat
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
North Korea Fires Short-Range Missiles Possibly in Performance Test for Export
North Korea fired what appeared to be multiple short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast, South Korea's military said on Thursday, possibly to test the performance and stability of various projectiles intended for export. The missiles were launched from Wonsan, North Korea's eastern coastal city, around 8:10 a.m. (2310 GMT Wednesday) and flew up to 800 km (497 miles) before splashing down in the sea, the military said in a statement. South Korea is closely communicating with the US and Japan to share information about the launch, it added. The foreign ministry said the three countries' nuclear envoys consulted by telephone and condemned it as a violation of UN sanctions. South Korea's Joint chiefs of Staff spokesperson Lee Sung-jun declined to comment on the exact number of missiles detected or their characteristics, but told reporters the launch may have been to test the performance of missiles intended for export. A North Korea analyst at the Korea Institute for National Unification, Hong Min, said they were likely two types of short-range ballistic missiles that had been supplied to Russia which used them to strike Ukraine. "There is considerable amount of field data of these two missiles collected, and it's possible additional testing was needed to improve issues reported from the battlefield such as durability and precision," Hong said. The Japanese government also said it detected a launch of a ballistic missile by North Korea, which may have flown on an irregular trajectory. The nuclear-armed North's ballistic missile program is banned by United Nations Security Council resolutions, but in recent years Pyongyang has forged ahead in developing missiles of all ranges. In March, North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles, while blaming the South Korean and US militaries for conducting drills it calls dangerous and provocative. North Korea has exported short-range ballistic missiles, among other weapons, to Russia for use in the war in Ukraine, according to US and allied intelligence agencies as well as independent researchers. Pyongyang and Moscow have denied the weapons trade, although North Korean troops have been deployed to fight on the frontlines in Russia's Kursk region.
Korea Herald
27-02-2025
- Politics
- Korea Herald
North Korea sends more troops to aid Russia in Ukraine: NIS
North Korea appears to have deployed additional troops to support Russia in its war against Ukraine, South Korea's intelligence agency said Thursday. The National Intelligence Service stated in a message to the press that North Korean forces were redeployed to the Kursk front in early February following a roughly one-month lull. 'The exact number is still being assessed, but there have been additional deployments,' the agency added. On Feb. 7, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian forces had redeployed North Korean troops to the Kursk operational area, reporting that hundreds of Russian and North Korean soldiers had been killed. According to the NIS, North Korea initially sent about 11,000 troops to Russia in October last year. These forces trained in Vladivostok before being deployed to the Kursk front, where they have been actively engaged in combat. At that time, approximately 4,000 casualties were reported. Reports from Ukraine suggest that North Korean forces are struggling to maintain their position. Euromaidan Press, a Kyiv-based news outlet, reported Monday that Russian forces had attempted to link up with North Korean units isolated in Nikolske, a city in eastern Ukraine approximately 700 kilometers southeast of Kursk, but repeated resupply efforts had failed. Despite significant casualties and logistical struggles, experts suggest that Pyongyang may continue sending troops throughout the year to secure stronger backing from Russia and gain experience in modern warfare. Hong Min, a senior researcher at the Korea Institute for National Unification, said, 'North Korea appears to have seen certain gains from its initial troop deployment. Pyongyang is likely seeking to expand its role to secure greater political and military rewards.' 'While US President Donald Trump appears to be pushing for an accelerated end to the war, both Russia and North Korea anticipate a prolonged conflict,' he said. 'North Korea is likely to expand beyond infantry forces, sending specialized units in mechanized artillery, electronic warfare, and reconnaissance to gain diverse combat experience," he added. Earlier this year, South Korea's military also announced that it is closely monitoring North Korea's potential military advancements, including its ballistic missile and nuclear weapons programs, which the regime may be developing with Russian assistance in exchange for troop support. Regarding North Korea's latest deployment to Russia, the Joint Chiefs of Staff said it is closely monitoring the situation while declining to provide further details on the scale and nature of the latest troop deployment.
