Seoul Condemns North Korea's Latest Missile Launch
South Korea strongly condemned North Korea's suspected ballistic missile launch and urged Pyongyang to stop actions that could escalate tensions, according to Yonhap News.
South Korean Defense Ministry's Response
The ministry expressed deep regret over Pyongyang's denunciation of the South Korea-U.S. joint military exercises held from November 3 to 7 and the recent defense chiefs meeting. It demanded that North Korea "immediately halt" all activities that increase tensions between the two countries.
Details of the Missile Launch
South Korean military sources reported that North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward the sea off its east coast on Friday.
U.S. Forces Korea Statement
USFK acknowledged the missile launch and affirmed its commitment to defend allies. They stated:
"We are consulting closely with the Republic of Korea (South Korea). Our focus is on maintaining the readiness required to defend the U.S. homeland and our allies in the region."
Recent Diplomatic and Military Engagements
- On Monday, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Korea’s Demilitarized Zone with South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back during his first trip to South Korea.
- On Tuesday, the two countries held their annual security consultative meeting.
Author's summary: South Korea condemned North Korea’s recent missile launch, urging a halt to provocations, while the U.S. reinforced its commitment to regional defense and cooperation with Seoul.
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