North Korea launches two ballistic missiles toward the sea and dials up pressure on the US
North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea on Sunday, according too South Korea’s military. These actions follow recent North Korean threats to enhance its nuclear deterrent and respond to perceived U.S. hostilities. The missile launches are part of ongoing weapons demonstrations by North Korea, despite efforts to revive diplomacy, including the scaling back of joint military exercises with South Korea last month.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea on Sunday, South Korea’s military said, days after the North threatened to bolster its nuclear deterrent capabilities and respond to what it called U.S. hostilities.
The launches were the latest in a series of weapons demonstrations by North Korea even after President Donald Trump scaled back a joint military exercise with South Korea last month in an apparent effort to revive diplomacy with the North’s leader, Kim Jong Un.
Stay informed.Stay ahead.
Join Washington Examiner for unlimited access to the news, analysis, and commentary that matter most.
Already a member? Log in
" Conservative News Daily does not always share or support the views and opinions expressed here; they are just those of the writer."
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases
