U.S. Military: "Aware of North Korean Missile Launch... Closely Coordinating with Allies"

North Korea Launches SRBM into the East Sea on the 6th

Regarding North Korea's launch of a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) into the East Sea on the 6th, the U.S. military stated that "the United States remains committed to the defense of the U.S. homeland and its regional allies."

On June 26, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was observing as a tactical ballistic missile was launched from a coastal launcher. The Joint Chiefs of Staff announced on the 6th that North Korea was detected launching a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) into the East Sea. Photo by Korean Central News Agency

The United States Indo-Pacific Command (PACOM) issued a statement saying, "We are aware of North Korea's missile launch and are closely coordinating with our allies and partners." The statement continued, "Based on our current assessment, the launch does not pose an immediate threat to U.S. personnel, territory, or our allies." It added, "The United States will continue to uphold its commitment to the defense of the homeland and regional allies."

Previously, North Korea fired an SRBM into the East Sea. The Joint Chiefs of Staff said they detected signs of the launch from the Wonsan area toward the East Sea at around 5 p.m. This is North Korea's tenth ballistic missile launch so far this year, and the first in 42 days.

This latest launch comes ahead of the South Korea-U.S. joint exercise "Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS)" scheduled for this month. It has been reported that South Korea and the United States are conducting precise analyses of key details, including the missile's flight distance, altitude, and speed.

However, as of the following day, the 7th, North Korea's official state media had not reported on the missile launch, raising questions. So far, neither Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), which is aimed at foreign audiences, nor North Korea's main newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, which targets North Korean citizens, have covered the event.

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