Shortly after the latest UN Security Council sanctions against North Korea due to its sixth nuclear test, Pyongyang conducted a new missile test on September 15, passing the missile over Japan once again. According to the Japanese government, the missile passed over its territory and landed in the Pacific Ocean, 2,000 kilometers east of Hokkaido. Yoshihide Suga, Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary, stated at a press conference that "the repetition of such provocative actions by North Korea is unacceptable." South Korea's state news agency reported that the U.S. Pacific Command confirmed the missile launch from northern Japan, and a spokesperson stated that the tested missile is of medium-to-long range. Reuters also cited the South Korean military, stating that the missile reached an altitude of 770 kilometers, was in the air for nearly 19 minutes, and traveled approximately 3,700 kilometers. This means the missile could potentially reach areas like Guam, which is about 3,500 kilometers from North Korea. The Pentagon stated that this missile does not pose a threat to U.S. territory or Guam. According to images released by Japanese NHK News, the missile's passage over Japan triggered a warning siren in the northern city of Kamishi at 7 AM. Reuters, citing diplomats, reported that the UN Security Council is set to hold an emergency meeting on Friday. Four days prior to the Thursday morning test, the Security Council approved new sanctions against Pyongyang in response to North Korea's sixth and strongest nuclear test, targeting textile exports and crude oil imports to the country. Following the sanctions, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that this action was just a "small step" and "not comparable to what is ultimately going to happen." North Korea condemned the sanctions in a statement on September 13, asserting that it would double its efforts to enhance its capabilities. This is the second time in recent weeks that Pyongyang has conducted a missile test passing over Japan.
North Korea Conducts Another Missile Test Passing Over Japan's Airspace
North Korea conducted a missile test that passed over Japan shortly after new UN sanctions were imposed for its nuclear activities. The missile landed in the Pacific Ocean, and while it demonstrated significant range, the Pentagon stated it did not threaten U.S. territory. This escalation raises tensions in the region and highlights the ongoing challenges of North Korea's military ambitions.
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📰 What Happened
North Korea conducted a missile test over Japan, prompting international condemnation and UN sanctions.
- North Korea test Japan
- United Nations sanction North Korea
- Japan condemn North Korea
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📚 Background
The missile test underscores North Korea's defiance against international sanctions.
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