North Korea has fired two ballistic missiles into the sea from the east coast. The missile was launched late Monday night local time. North Korea fired two missiles hours after a US nuclear-powered submarine arrived at a southern naval port, South Korea’s military says.
Japan’s Defense Ministry also confirmed North Korea’s launch of two ballistic missiles. Both missiles fell outside the exclusive economic zone, they said. Reuters news
This has led to tensions on the South Korean island. It is believed that South Korea and the United States will take steps to increase their military preparedness after North Korea launched this pair of missiles.
North Korea’s relationship with South Korea is now at rock bottom. The country’s tension with the United States has also increased. The main reason for this is North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs.
Last year, North Korea declared itself a ‘nuclear power’. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un then ordered his country’s military to intensify drills in preparation for a ‘real war’.