A ballistic missile was launched from the same region earlier this month, ahead of a meeting between the leaders of the US and China, a key North Korean ally, where one of the main topics was expected to be North Korea’s intense armament. Tensions in the region have escalated sharply, and there is growing concern that North Korea could soon conduct its sixth nuclear test or test a ballistic missile.
The White House announced that US President Donald Trump warned North Korea of the possibility of US military action against them. The US President ordered a naval fleet led by a nuclear aircraft carrier to head to the region to demonstrate power, and his office announced the possibility of imposing stricter economic sanctions on the “North Koreans.”
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In response, North Korea issued a statement regarding a possible nuclear attack on the US.
US Vice President Mike Pence arrives in South Korea on Sunday as part of his ten-day trip to Asia, interpreted as a sign of support for US allies amid rising tensions due to North Korea’s armament program.
– By showcasing a series of missiles at the military parade yesterday and today’s missile launch, North Korea demonstrates its power, threatening the entire world, stated the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as reported by Reuters.
