US: "North Korea's Ballistic Missile Launch Not an Immediate Threat to US and Allies"

President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol visited 'Camp Humphreys,' the U.S. Forces Korea base in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, on the 7th, and held talks with Paul LaCamera, Commander of U.S. Forces Korea and Combined Forces Command, and Kim Seung-gyeom, Deputy Commander of the Combined Forces Command. [Photo provided by the Office of the President-elect Spokesperson]

[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Dong-hyun] Regarding North Korea's launch of three short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea on the 31st, the United States stated that it does not pose an immediate threat to the U.S. or its allies.

The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, which oversees U.S. Forces Korea, said in a statement immediately after North Korea's missile launch, "The United States' commitment to the defense of South Korea and Japan remains steadfast."

The Indo-Pacific Command added, "This launch violates multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions and poses a threat to neighboring countries and the international community," further stating, "It clearly demonstrates the destabilizing impact of North Korea's weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and ballistic missile programs on regional security."

On the same day, North Korea launched three ballistic missiles into the East Sea. The ballistic missiles flew approximately 350 km before landing in the East Sea. Detailed specifications are being comprehensively analyzed by South Korean and U.S. intelligence authorities.

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