Cheong "Strong Concern Expressed Over North Korea's Projectile Launch... Urging Suspension"

Jeong Eui-yong, Director of the National Security Office at the Blue House Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Reporter Son Sun-hee] On the afternoon of the 2nd, North Korea fired two unidentified projectiles for the first time this year, prompting the Blue House to hold an emergency meeting with related ministries' ministers, expressing strong concerns and urging a halt.

At around 1:30 PM that day, the Blue House held an emergency video conference via the National Leadership Communication Network, chaired by National Security Office Director Chung Eui-yong, with Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-do and National Intelligence Service Director Suh Hoon. They stated, "We analyzed the background and intent of North Korea's short-range projectile launch and joint strike exercises conducted on the 28th of last month, and reviewed the overall recent military security situation surrounding the Korean Peninsula."

The Blue House said, "The ministers expressed strong concerns over North Korea resuming short-range projectile launches after three months since late November last year, and especially continuing joint strike exercises around the Wonsan area, actions that cause military tension," adding, "These actions by North Korea do not help efforts to ease military tensions on the Korean Peninsula, and we urge them to stop."

They added, "Regarding the detailed specifications of this projectile, we will conduct a precise analysis through close cooperation between South Korean and U.S. intelligence authorities."

Meanwhile, according to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, North Korea fired two unidentified projectiles into the East Sea near Wonsan in the afternoon. This was North Korea's first projectile launch this year and the first in 95 days since November 28 of last year.

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