Test-firing of weapon, thought to be ballistic missile, prompts outrage from the country's southern neighbour and Japan
A South Korean soldier walks along a military fence near the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas in Paju, South Korea, September 28, 2021. Picture: REUTERS/KIM HONG-JI
South Korea’s National Security Council expressed “regret” over the launch while President Moon Jae-in ordered officials to analyse recent North Korean actions and prepare countermeasures. Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga confirmed that the launch appeared to be a ballistic missile, telling reporters the government was analysing details and “will step up its vigilance”.
“It is possible that North Korea’s key objective was to see South Korea’s response to the launch today [Tuesday],” said Rachel Minyoung Lee, a non-resident fellow with the 38 North Programme at the Stimson Center. “North Korea wants to see how South Korea deals with North Korea’s latest statements and today’s launch is a good test.”
Kim Jong Un told a top ruling party meeting days before Biden came to office in January he was putting North Korea on a path to develop more advanced nuclear technologies and missiles. The plan included making smaller and lighter nuclear weapons and suggested a sweeping modernisation of the country’s nuclear and conventional forces.
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