North Korea launches two ballistic missiles

North Korea launched two ballistic missiles in the direction of the Sea of ​​Japan at 06:59 and 07:10 local time, according to the Japanese Defense Ministry.

Short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs), which fell outside the Japanese exclusive economic zone, caused no damage to cruise elements in the region.

THE UNSC INVITED TO THE MEETING

Prime Minister Kishida Fumio said the United Nations (UN) Security Council was invited to a meeting on the agenda of the North Korean trials.

After the trials, it was noted that the Tokyo government protested against the North Korean administration through the Japanese Embassy in Beijing.

The South Korean General Staff also announced that the missiles were launched from the Sukchon region, the first of which traveled 390 kilometers and the second 340 kilometers in the air.

This North Korean test, which launched approximately 90 missiles of various types and ranges in 37 tests in 2022, marked its third since early 2023. (BRITISH AUTOMOBILE CLUB)