North Korea condemned for firing suspected ‘ballistic’ missile - here’s everything yo

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North Korea condemned for firing suspected ‘ballistic’ missile - here’s everything you need to know
By: Heather Carrick - National World News - 01-05-22
Re: https://www.nationalworld.com/news/w...o-know-3516662

North Korea has launched its first suspected missile since October, with the move being condemned by many international communities - here’s what you need to know

North Korea has launched a suspected missile in its first launch since October 2021.

The move has caused many countries, including South Korea and the US, to condemn the North Korea and its leader Kim Jong-un due to the timing of the launch.

But why did North Korea launch the suspected missile and why are international communities upset by the timing?

Why did North Korea launch a suspected missile?

The suspected launch took place on at around 11.15pm on 4 January, and marks the first test launch in three months.

It comes as North Korean leader Kim Jong-un promised to bolster the countries defences in the wake of stalled peace talks with South Korea and the US.

During an end-of-year ruling party meeting, which marked his first decade in power as Supreme Leader, Kim Jong-un stated that Pyongyang would continue to strengthen the military power of the country due to an unstable environment of the Korean peninsula.

Around four days later, the country launch its first suspected missile of 2022, which landed in the sea between the Korean peninsula and Japan.

The launch was detected by South Korean and Japanese militaries, with South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff confirming that “South Korean and US intelligence are closely analysing for further detail.”

Why are countries upset at the timing of the launch?

The launch took place on a day which was supposedly a step forward in peace talks between North and South Korea.

The Missile was launched hours before South Korean President Moon Jae-in attended a ceremony in Goseong, South Korea for a rail line which aims to eventually connect the Korean peninsula.

The symbolic rail line was hoped to be a step toward peace between the two countries in connecting the divided peninsula, however the missile launch has now clouded the gesture.

Moon Jae-in said: “We should not give up the hope for dialogue in order to fundamentally overcome this situation.

“If both Koreas work together and build trust, peace would be achieved one day.”

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Personal note: The little Fat Man hasn't been in the news much -so I take it he
wanted to let the world know he's still around. One day though - he will be in
for a surprise - especially if he hits a target of International Standing.