South Korea monitors North Korea’s possible long-range missile test
(VOVworld) - South Korea's defense ministry said on Monday that its military was closely watching whether North Korea would test-launch its long-range missile.
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A new engine for an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) is tested at a site at Sohae Space Center in North Korea (Photo: KCNA) |
South Korean Defense Ministry spokesman Moon Sang-kyun told a routine press briefing that Seoul was closely trailing and monitoring Pyongyang’s possible launch of its intercontinental ballistic missile. Regarding any launch timing, the spokesman said North Korea might use a number of anniversaries scheduled for this year, without elaborating on details.
Mr. Moon warned that if Pyongyang test-launches any ballistic missiles in defiance of South Korean warnings, it would face tougher pressure and sanctions.