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North Korea fires apparent SLBM off east coast
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People watch a TV screen at a train station in Seoul showing a news program reporting about a North Korean missile launch with file footage, May 4. North Korea launched an apparent submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from waters off its east coast Saturday, South Korea's military said, in the recalcitrant regime's latest saber-rattling that comes three days before President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol's inauguration. AP-Yonhap |
North Korea fired an apparent submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from waters off its east coast Saturday, South Korea's military said, in the recalcitrant regime's latest saber-rattling that comes three days before President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol's inauguration.
The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said it detected the launch in waters off the North's eastern coastal city of Sinpo at 2:07 p.m. Other details were not immediately known.
The latest launch marks the North's 15th show of such force this year, coming just three days after the reclusive regime test-fired what was thought to be an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
"The intelligence authorities of South Korea and the United States are conducting a detailed analysis for additional information," the JCS said in a text message sent to reporters.
"Preparing against the possibility of an additional launch, our military, in close cooperation with the U.S., is keeping close tabs on related movements and maintaining a steady readiness posture," it added.
South Korea condemns North Korea's launch of ballistic missile 2022-05-07 19:31 | North Korea North Korea could stage nuclear test this month: State Dept. 2022-05-07 09:42 | North Korea Yoon says any meetings with North Korean leader should be for 'tangible' results 2022-05-07 12:09 | North Korea The allies have been carefully watching the North's quest to acquire an operational SLBM seen as a formidable asset capable of launching surprise retaliatory nuclear attacks.
During a military parade last month, the North showcased a set of SLBMs, including a "mini-SLBM" that it claimed to have successfully test-fired from a submarine in October last year.
SLBMs are the bedrock asset for nuclear retaliation as a submarine carrying it can operate undetected, launch counterstrikes and thus allow a country to survive an enemy's preemptive attack.
At the parade, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un hinted his country could use nuclear arms in case of encroachment on its "fundamental rights," raising speculation he was shifting to a more aggressive doctrine for nuclear use.
Concerns have persisted that the North could continue to engage in provocations, such as another ICBM launch or a nuclear test, particularly around Yoon's inauguration slated for Tuesday or his summit with U.S. President Joe Biden scheduled for May 21. (Yonhap)
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