Defying UN resolution: North Korea fired rockets again

North Korea has again tested missiles, despite South Korea’s initial approach, according to neighboring countries and Japan. At least one projectile is said to have flown over the country’s east coast towards the sea.

According to a report, North Korea has again fired at least one unidentified projectile into the sea. South Korean news agency Yonhap reported, citing South Korea’s General Staff, that the projectile was shot in the direction of the Sea of ​​Japan. The Japanese Defense Ministry said on Tuesday without giving any further details that it could be a ballistic missile.

Not long ago, at a UN meeting, the North Korean ambassador urged the United States to abandon its “hostile policies” towards the government in Pyongyang. No one can deprive his country of the right to self-defense and to test weapons.

Just about two weeks ago, North Korea tested a new, rail-based missile system that could be used as a potential counter-attack against enemy attacks. South Korean President Moon Jae-in called the test “provocative”.

first convergence after summer

The two countries reopened their official communication lines in July after a lengthy radio silence. However, North Korea later refused to respond to attempts by the neighboring country to establish regular contact in August in protest of joint military exercises between South Korea and the United States.

United Nations resolutions ban self-declared nuclear power North Korea from testing ballistic missiles, which, depending on their design, can also carry nuclear warheads. The country is subject to severe international sanctions because of its nuclear weapons program.