South Korea says North Korea fired a missile into its eastern waters

A news programme airs a file image of a missile launch by North Korea at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024

The North had said last month that it tested a solid-fuel engine for its new-type intermediate-range hypersonic missile, which, if perfected, could reach the US Pacific military hub of Guam and beyond. He said North Korea’s frequent missile launches “threaten the peace and safety of not only Japan but also the region and the international security”.

There are concerns that North Korea could further dial up pressure in an election year in the United States and South Korea. Those weapons are easier to move and hide and can be made to launch quicker than liquid-propellant missiles, which need to be fuelled before launch and cannot stay fuelled for long periods of time.

Other weapons North Korea have tested this year include cruise missiles and “super-large” multiple rocket launchers aimed at the Seoul capital area.

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