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2023-07-22 China-Japan-Koreas
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North Korea launches 'several cruise missiles' amid escalating tensions
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[GEO.TV] North Korea
 ...hereditary Communist monarchy distinguished by its truculence and periodic acts of violence. Distinguishing features include Songun (Army First) policy, which involves feeding the army before anyone but the Dear Leadership, and Juche, which is Kim Jong Il's personal interpretation of Marxism-Leninism, which he told everybody was brilliant. In 1950 the industrialized North invaded agrarian South Korea. Twenty-one countries of the United Nations eventually contributed to the UN force opposing the invasion, with the United States providing around 90% of the military personnel. Seventy years later the economic results are in and it doesn't look good for Juche...
has launched several cruise missiles into the Yellow Sea, further heightening tensions in the region.
The latest missile launch comes as relations between North and South Korea are at a critical juncture. The South Korean military reported the incident, and both South Korea and the United States are closely monitoring the situation.
"We take this missile launch very seriously. It is a clear provocation that adds to the instability in the region," said a spokesperson for the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff.
The missile launches are the latest in a series of aggressive actions by North Korea, which has been conducting various weapons tests. The international community has been concerned about North Korea's nuclear weapons and missile programs, and this recent display of military force has further heightened those concerns.
"This behaviour is unacceptable and poses a threat to regional peace and security," said a US State Department official, stressing the need for diplomatic solutions.
The tensions have also prompted Seoul and Washington to strengthen their defense cooperation. Joint military exercises and the increased presence of strategic assets have been witnessed in response to North Korea's actions.
"We stand united with our South Korean allies in the face of these provocations," said a US defense official, highlighting the importance of solidarity in dealing with North Korea's actions.
The situation has garnered global attention, as the world closely watches how events unfold. Any miscalculation or further escalation could have serious consequences for regional stability and international relations.
As of now, diplomatic channels remain open, but North Korea's continued missile tests have further complicated efforts to engage in meaningful dialogue.
"We call on North Korea to cease these provocative acts and return to the negotiating table," urged a United Nations
...an organization conceived in the belief that we're just one big happy world, with the sort of results you'd expect from such nonsense...
spokesperson, highlighting the need for de-escalation.
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