Tensions High After North Korea , Test-Fires Another, Intercontinental Missile.
On July 12, North Korea fired an, intercontinental ballistic missile , into waters near Japan.
CNN reports that the missile flew for over 70 minutes, which represents an advancement on similar missiles
fired by North Korea earlier this year in March and April. .
CNN reports that the missile flew for over 70 minutes, which represents an advancement on similar missiles
fired by North Korea earlier this year in March and April. .
The launch reportedly marks
a new escalation in North Korea's ongoing
confrontation with the United States and its allies.
Earlier this week, Pyongyang threatened
to shoot down military reconnaissance
aircraft belonging to the U.S. .
North Korea claims that the aircraft are engaged
in "hostile espionage" near its territory.
CNN reports that the news comes amid
heightened tensions as South Korea and the U.S.
have increased their defense cooperation.
The launch also coincides with
a NATO summit in Lithuania.
The summit, which includes leaders from Japan,
South Korea and the U.S., revolves around security
issues, including the continuing threat of North Korea.
The summit, which includes leaders from Japan,
South Korea and the U.S., revolves around security
issues, including the continuing threat of North Korea.
North Korea’s launch seems to be
its second test of the Hwasong-18 ICBM
which was first fired on April 13, Kim Dong-yub, Professor at the University of North Korean Studies, via CNN.
North Korea seems to be continuously
advancing the missile technology
based on the first test launch result, Kim Dong-yub, Professor at the University of North Korean Studies, via CNN