Military Conducts Precision Counterfire with 3 Air-to-Ground Missiles in Northern NLL Offshore Waters

"Missile Debris Area Corresponds to North Korea's Provocation Distance"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Hee-jun] The military authorities conducted precision air-to-ground missile strikes north of the Northern Limit Line (NLL) in the East Sea in response to North Korea's ballistic missile provocations.

The Joint Chiefs of Staff announced on the 2nd that our military carried out precision air-to-ground missile strikes using air force assets in response to North Korea's short-range ballistic missiles (SRBM).

A Joint Chiefs of Staff official explained, "Our Air Force's F-15K and KF-16 launched three precision air-to-ground missiles targeting maritime areas north of the East Sea NLL, corresponding to the impact zones of the missiles provoked by North Korea."

The Joint Chiefs of Staff evaluated that the military's precision strikes demonstrate a firm will to resolutely respond to any provocations by North Korea, including short-range ballistic missiles, and show that we possess the capability and readiness to conduct precise strikes against the enemy.

A Joint Chiefs of Staff official stated, "Despite repeated warnings from our military, North Korea continues its provocations, so we once again warn that North Korea bears full responsibility for any incidents that occur thereafter," adding, "The military will maintain a thorough state of readiness to guarantee overwhelming victory at all times by tracking and monitoring related developments in preparation for any further provocations by North Korea."

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