North Korea Vows to Continue Military Action in Response to US Missile Test
SEOUL – North Korea has pledged to continue military action while criticizing the United States over a recent intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test, according to state media KCNA. In an article by a military commentator, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) stated it will strengthen its deterrence and ensure strategic security in the Korean peninsula and the region.
The North Korean statement comes in response to the test-firing of a nuclear-capable Minuteman III missile at the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Wednesday. The US Air Force reported that the missile was destroyed after an anomaly was detected. This test has drawn condemnation from North Korea, fueling tensions in the region.
In a rare occurrence, a South Korean delegation visited the Vandenberg Air Force Base to observe the ICBM launch. This marks the first visit of its kind since 2016, according to the South Korean defense ministry. The visit highlights the growing concerns in the region regarding North Korea’s missile capabilities.
North Korea’s criticism extended to the deployment of US nuclear strategic bombers in South Korea. The article also highlighted joint military exercises conducted by South Korea, the US, and Japan near the Korean peninsula. These exercises involved a US B-52 strategic bomber and fighter jets from the three nations. In addition, both the US and South Korea recently held large-scale air exercises, simulating 24-hour wartime operations.
Seoul and Washington maintain that these drills are necessary to maintain combat readiness in response to North Korea’s provocations. However, North Korea has consistently denounced joint military exercises as preparations for war.
The recent exchange of military actions and rhetoric raises concerns about the stability of the Korean peninsula and the escalating tensions between North Korea and its neighbors. The international community is closely monitoring the situation as it unfolds.
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