After its internationally criticized test of two short-range missiles, North Korea spoke of technical advances in missile technology. In yesterday’s test, the „new type of tactical, controlled projectile“ was successfully used, the state media reported today.
The development of the weapon is „of great importance for the expansion of the country’s military power and the deterrence against all kinds of military threats on the Korean peninsula,“ said the political bureau member of the North Korean Labor Party, Ri Pyong Chol, as quoted. Ri monitored the test.
Biden wants denuclearization
According to South Korea and Japan, North Korea had fired two short-range ballistic missiles in the east of the country towards the open sea. It was the country’s first ballistic missile test in a year.
Tests with such missiles are prohibited in North Korea by UN resolutions. Such missiles can, depending on their design, also carry an atomic warhead. North Korea is subject to international sanctions because of its nuclear weapons program.
US President Joe Biden made it clear yesterday that he sees the nuclear dispute with North Korea as a major problem. The US is ready to try to denuclearize North Korea through diplomatic channels. At the same time, Biden criticized the latest missile test as a violation by North Korea of UN sanctions.
