06.01.2025 08:20
North Korea launched a medium-range ballistic missile towards the Sea of Japan. This move by North Korea, which conducted its last missile test on November 5 of last year, was interpreted as a warning to Donald Trump and his administration, who are preparing to take office on January 20 in the United States. Additionally, it is noteworthy that the missile test took place during the time when U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was in South Korea.
North Korea, which conducted its last missile test on November 5 last year, has broken its silence. In a statement from the Japanese Ministry of Defense, it was reported that Pyongyang launched a ballistic missile towards the Sea of Japan at 12:05 local time.
JAPAN HAS GONE ON ALERT
According to initial assessments, the missile was recorded to have fallen outside Japan's exclusive economic zone at 12:12. Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani stated that the government has gone on alert and that analysis work regarding the missile is ongoing.
SOUTH KOREA CONFIRMED THE MISSILE TEST
In a statement from the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), it was confirmed that Pyongyang's test took place, and it was stated that the launched missile was a medium-range ballistic missile. Efforts to determine details such as flight and altitude are ongoing.
A WARNING TO TRUMP AND HIS ADMINISTRATION
North Korea's latest missile test was interpreted as a warning to Donald Trump and his administration, which is preparing to take over on January 20 in the United States.
BLINKEN WAS IN SOUTH KOREA
The fact that the test took place during a period when U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was in South Korea for political meetings also drew attention.