North Korea tested a new Hwasong-17 type intercontinental ballistic missile on Thursday, the North Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) stated. It was stated that the missile fired from Pyongyang International Airport reached an altitude of 6,248 kilometers and traveled 1,90 kilometers before hitting a target in the Sea of Japan.
Kim Jong-un’s determination to massively and continuously strengthen the strong nuclear war deterrence capability in preparation for the security of the country and any potential risk is unwavering, according to the news in the state-controlled Rodong Sinmun Newspaper today. It was reported that Kim also made clear that “anyone who tries to breach the security of the country will inevitably pay a terrible price”
US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met to discuss the issue on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Brussels. According to reports in the Japanese press, the leaders, who strongly condemned Pyongyang’s latest attempt, agreed to hold North Korea accountable for its action. It was stated that Kishida and Biden emphasized the importance of the need for diplomacy in solving the North Korean problem, while it was noted that Biden reiterated the commitment of the United States to the security of Japan and South Korea during the meeting.