The US, Japan and South Korea condemned the launch of the missiles • President Biden claimed that the US was open to diplomatic talks with the North Koreans but warned: “We will respond accordingly if they choose to escalate” • At the same time – angry in Japan The missile was fired: “Inappropriate – ‘Sea of Japan’ is the official name”
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| Posted 26/03/21 04:25
Warming in the East: North Korea launched ballistic missiles toward Japan tonight (Thursday-Friday). One of the missiles was launched at a distance of about 450 km and fell close to the economic waters of Japan, and another landed near a target about 600 km from North Korea. In Japan, it was claimed that this was the second time in about a week that missiles had been fired at it by the North Koreans, after a year of relative calm.
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North Korea has approved the launch of a “tactical guided bullet” containing a solid fuel engine. South Korea also confirmed that missiles had been fired from a neighbor north of the sea near Japan, claiming: “Two short-range missiles were fired and we estimate that they are ballistic. They were launched from the ground and reached an altitude of about 60 km.”
US President Joe Biden commented on the launch of the missiles: “The United States remains open to diplomacy with North Korea despite its ballistic missile tests this week.” He warned, however, that there would be reactions if North Korea escalated its actions: “We will consult with our allies and partners, and there will be responses if they choose to escalate. We will respond accordingly.”
The U.S. State Department condemned North Korea’s missile launches: “North Korea’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs threaten the region, the international community and peace and security, violating UN Resolution 1718.”
The UN decision was adopted in 2006 after it was alleged that the beleagured country was conducting missile and nuclear tests, which prohibited it from conducting nuclear tests, launching ballistic missiles and importing weapons such as tanks, artillery systems, warships and fighter jets. Economic and commercial on the North Koreans in case of violation.
The missiles launched tonight are the first test of U.S.-North Korea relations under the new administration. President Biden intends to create a new relationship between the two countries, following an unprecedented alliance between former President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who Managed to persuade Pyongyang to give up its nuclear weapons.
President Biden has tried to draw a tough line with the rival on a variety of issues, including the issue of human rights in the country, the deficit and the sanctions imposed on it. At the same time, it was claimed by government officials that the president tried to hold diplomatic talks with Korea but these were rejected.
In addition, some claimed that statements by US government officials, including a statement from India-Pacific Command spokesman referring to “missiles fired into the East Sea off Japan”, led to anger and condemnation on the part of the Japanese, as they call the East Sea “Sea of Japan” or Japan”. Deputy Secretary of State Manbo Sakai said at a news conference that the use of the East Sea was “inappropriate”.
“Japan’s position on this issue is that ‘Sea of Japan’ is the official, unique and international name of the geographical location,” the Deputy Secretary of State said, adding:
The U.S. Command later issued an amendment claiming that the speaker’s statement should have referred to the Sea of Japan or the water off the east coast of the Korean Peninsula. “The United States has not changed its position regarding the use of Japan’s sea as the only happy name for the geographical feature,” the amendment said. However, in South Korea it is argued that the area in question should be treated as the “East Sea”, which it claims was perceived as neutral, especially in light of the fact that it was conquered and controlled by the Japanese between 1910-1945.