North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile, Japanese authorities say
- On Thursday, North Korea fired around 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea, South Korea's military reported. The launches occurred hours after President Donald Trump announced plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year.
- Trump ordered the Pentagon to "substantially reduce" the joint Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercises with South Korea, calling the annual drills "very insulting" to Kim. The president claimed this decision was based on his "very good relationship with" the leader.
- During the announcement, Pyongyang now possesses 57 "very powerful" nuclear weapons, according to Trump's assessment. He defended pursuing the meeting while managing conflict with Iran, asserting Kim would be "fine as long as we have a smart president."
- Kim Yo Jong, the leader's sister, dismissed the drill reduction as "completely uninteresting," stating she was "unaware" of any recent communication between the leaders. She noted her brother held "good memories and feelings" regarding the American president.
- Despite the diplomatic overtures, North Korea continues to view joint U.S.-South Korean military drills as invasion rehearsals. The regime maintains its sovereign missile measures are "completely reasonable, appropriate and necessary" to deter forces threatening its national security.
116 Articles
116 Articles
According to Japan and South Korea, North Korea has fired about ten short-range ballistic missiles. The report came a few hours after US President Donald Trump said he would meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un this year.
According to South Korea, more than ten missiles were fired. This is happening in the middle of military exercises with the United States.
North Korea launched ten ballistic missiles, announced Thursday South Korean army, shortly after US President Donald Trump assured that he will meet with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un.
Despite recent approaches from the US and South Korea, Kim Jong-un's military conducted numerous rocket tests. Trump praised the "very good relationship" with Kim before.
During a joint U.S. and South Korea military maneuver, North Korea fired several ballistic missiles from Seoul. North Korean forces had "gunned about ten short-range ballistic missiles" from the Pyongyang area, the South Korean army announced on Thursday. Previously, US President Donald Trump had promised a meeting with North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un this year. Meanwhile, the office of Japanese head of government Sanae Takaichi announced that …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 55% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
