"Ballistic missile test from North Korea puts 2 countries on alert."

Recently, North Korea, which has been in the spotlight due to its military cooperation with Russia, has once again put South Korea and Japan on alert. In a statement from the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), it was reported that North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles towards the Sea of Japan.

COVERED A DISTANCE OF 250 KILOMETERS

It was reported that the missiles fired from the Ganggye region of North Korea's Jagang province fell into the sea after covering a distance of approximately 250 kilometers around 09:30, while no clear information was shared regarding the number of missiles launched. The Japanese government announced that no damage was reported.

JAPAN'S GOVERNMENT CONFIRMED

On the other hand, the Japanese government also confirmed Pyongyang's recent missile test. Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi stated that the trilateral cooperation between Japan, the U.S., and South Korea continues, including real-time data sharing, and said, "At this point, we cannot make a definitive assessment. However, it has been confirmed that no missiles have fallen on Japanese territory or in its exclusive economic zone, and no damage reports have been received."

"MISSILE TESTS THREATEN THE SECURITY OF THE REGION"

Emphasizing that North Korea's ongoing missile tests threaten Japan, the region, and the peace and security of the international community, Hayashi stated, "We will continue to work closely with the U.S., South Korea, and other countries to gather and analyze necessary information, and we will do our best to maintain surveillance activities."

A WARNING TO TRUMP

North Korea's recent missile test was interpreted as a warning to Donald Trump and his administration, which is preparing to take over on January 20 in the U.S. The Pyongyang administration, which conducted the last missile test on January 6, had announced that it tested a medium-range hypersonic ballistic missile capable of reaching 12 times the speed of sound.