JCS: "North Korea Launches Suspected SLBM Short-Range Ballistic Missile... Strongly Urges Suspension" (Comprehensive)

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[Asia Economy Military Specialist Yang Nak-gyu] The Joint Chiefs of Staff announced that North Korea detected the launch of one short-range ballistic missile, presumed to be a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM), into the East Sea around 2:07 p.m. on the 7th from the waters near Sinpo, South Hamgyong Province.

The Joint Chiefs explained that the missile's flight distance was about 600 km, and its altitude was approximately 60 km. Detailed specifications are currently being precisely analyzed by South Korean and U.S. intelligence authorities.

A Joint Chiefs official stated, "The recent consecutive ballistic missile launches by North Korea are serious threatening acts that undermine peace and stability not only on the Korean Peninsula but also in the international community," and emphasized, "They are clear violations of the UN Security Council resolutions, and we strongly urge an immediate halt."

The military is maintaining a state of readiness while closely monitoring related developments in close cooperation between South Korea and the U.S. intelligence agencies have been closely watching the possibility of North Korea's SLBM launches recently.

Meanwhile, this launch comes just three days after North Korea fired one ballistic missile, presumed to be an ICBM, into the East Sea from the Sunan area of Pyongyang at 12:03 p.m. on the 4th, marking the 15th public show of force this year.

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