[2nd Report] JCS: "Two Ballistic Missiles Presumed Launched in Hamgyeongnam-do Area"

[Asia Economy Yang Nak-gyu, Military Specialist Reporter]North Korea launched unidentified projectiles into the East Sea on the 25th.

The Joint Chiefs of Staff stated, "North Korea fired two unidentified projectiles from the area around South Hamgyong Province in the morning, and the South Korea-US intelligence authorities are conducting a detailed analysis of the missile specifications and range based on additional information."

Some military circles are suggesting the possibility of a ballistic missile launch. If it is confirmed to be a ballistic missile, it would be the first time in about a year since North Korea claimed to have launched a 'super-large multiple rocket launcher' from Wonsan, Gangwon Province, on March 29 last year. Additionally, ballistic missiles violate UN Security Council sanctions regardless of their range.

Earlier, the Japan Coast Guard also announced around 7:09 a.m. that day that "something possibly a ballistic missile was launched from North Korea," according to reports by NHK and major foreign media outlets.

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