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North Korea Fires 2 Missiles Off East Coast, Seoul Says


Thursday, 25 July 2019 18:53 WIB

Global


North Korea fired two short-range missiles off its east coast early Thursday, South Korea's military said, a move apparently aimed at increasing Pyongyang's leverage in nuclear talks with the United States.

The missiles were launched from around North Korea's eastern city of Wonsan and headed eastward before splashing into the sea, according to South Korea's joint chiefs of staff. The first missile traveled an estimated 430 kilometers and the second traveled 690 kilometers, it said.

South Korea’s military says the second missile may be a new design, but that further analysis was needed. If the distances are confirmed, the second missile flew further than a May North Korean missile launch, which had an estimated range of 450 kilometers.

North Korea in May launched what appeared to be its version of the Russian-made ISKANDER quasi-ballistic missile, which, though short-range, is able to be maneuvered in-flight and is apparently designed to evade South Korean and U.S. missile defenses.

The launches underscore the failure of U.S. officials to advance working-level nuclear talks with North Korea, despite three meetings between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Source : VOA


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