North Korea launched a ballistic missile from the Wonsan area into the East Sea on the morning of August 12, with the missile flying over 700 kilometers. The military is analyzing the missile's specifications while maintaining readiness, and the Blue House has directed follow-up measures following an emergency security meeting.
The Joint Chiefs of Staff announced in a press release that they detected the missile launch at around 6 a.m. from the Wonsan area.
The Joint Chiefs stated, "The detected North Korean missile flew over 700 kilometers," adding that South Korean and U.S. forces are conducting a detailed analysis of its specifications. Specific details regarding the missile type, altitude, and speed were not disclosed.
Intelligence agencies from both countries have been tracking developments related to the launch from the outset and sharing information. The military is also sharing information about North Korean ballistic missiles with Japan.
Military authorities, including the Defense Ministry and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, are closely monitoring the possibility of further launches by North Korea. The Joint Chiefs emphasized, "Under the solid South Korea-U.S. combined defense posture, we are closely watching various trends from North Korea and maintaining the capability and readiness to respond overwhelmingly to any provocations."
The National Security Office at the Blue House also held an emergency security meeting with relevant agencies, including the Defense Ministry and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in response to the missile launch.
During the meeting, the security office reviewed the military's detection and tracking capabilities and assessed the impact of the launch on national security, directing necessary measures to relevant agencies.
The security office expressed concern over North Korea's missile launch, which occurred six days after a previous launch on August 6. It stated, "North Korea's ballistic missile launch is a provocative act that violates United Nations Security Council resolutions," urging an immediate halt.
Notably, this series of provocations from North Korea comes ahead of the upcoming U.S.-South Korea joint exercise, 'Ulchi Freedom Shield,' scheduled to begin on August 17.
On August 6, North Korea also launched short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea from the Wonsan area. At that time, the security office convened a meeting to direct immediate readiness and assess the impact of the launch on national security.
Earlier, on April 8, North Korea launched ballistic missiles twice from the Wonsan area, with one missile flying over 700 kilometers. On April 19, multiple ballistic missiles were launched into the East Sea from the Sinpo area in South Hamgyong Province, and on May 26, several short-range ballistic missiles were fired into the West Sea from the Jeongju area in North Pyongan Province, continuing its show of military force.
The Joint Chiefs of Staff announced in a press release that they detected the missile launch at around 6 a.m. from the Wonsan area.
The Joint Chiefs stated, "The detected North Korean missile flew over 700 kilometers," adding that South Korean and U.S. forces are conducting a detailed analysis of its specifications. Specific details regarding the missile type, altitude, and speed were not disclosed.
Intelligence agencies from both countries have been tracking developments related to the launch from the outset and sharing information. The military is also sharing information about North Korean ballistic missiles with Japan.
Military authorities, including the Defense Ministry and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, are closely monitoring the possibility of further launches by North Korea. The Joint Chiefs emphasized, "Under the solid South Korea-U.S. combined defense posture, we are closely watching various trends from North Korea and maintaining the capability and readiness to respond overwhelmingly to any provocations."
The National Security Office at the Blue House also held an emergency security meeting with relevant agencies, including the Defense Ministry and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in response to the missile launch.
During the meeting, the security office reviewed the military's detection and tracking capabilities and assessed the impact of the launch on national security, directing necessary measures to relevant agencies.
The security office expressed concern over North Korea's missile launch, which occurred six days after a previous launch on August 6. It stated, "North Korea's ballistic missile launch is a provocative act that violates United Nations Security Council resolutions," urging an immediate halt.
Notably, this series of provocations from North Korea comes ahead of the upcoming U.S.-South Korea joint exercise, 'Ulchi Freedom Shield,' scheduled to begin on August 17.
On August 6, North Korea also launched short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea from the Wonsan area. At that time, the security office convened a meeting to direct immediate readiness and assess the impact of the launch on national security.
Earlier, on April 8, North Korea launched ballistic missiles twice from the Wonsan area, with one missile flying over 700 kilometers. On April 19, multiple ballistic missiles were launched into the East Sea from the Sinpo area in South Hamgyong Province, and on May 26, several short-range ballistic missiles were fired into the West Sea from the Jeongju area in North Pyongan Province, continuing its show of military force.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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