North Korea launched two more ballistic missiles off its east coast, with leader Kim Jong Un's sister saying Pyongyang's use of the Pacific as its 'firing range' would depend on the behavior of U.S. forces
The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command highlighted the "destabilising impact" of North Korea's unlawful weapons programmes, while U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric urged Pyongyang to halt such provocations banned under Security Council resolutions, and resume denuclearisation dialogue.North Korean leader Kim's sister warned against increased presence of U.S. strategic military assets following the joint air drills with its Asian allies over the weekend.
The United States and South Korea are set to hold simulated nuclear tabletop exercises aimed at improving operations of U.S. nuclear assets this week, as well as annual springtime Freedom Shield field training in March.
Monday's missile launch is the North's third known weapons test this year after it fired an unprecedented number of missiles last year, including ICBMs capable of striking anywhere in the United States. The launch took place "at the most appropriate time" considering weather conditions and after U.S. and South Korean scout planes went away, she said.
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