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Korea's far-reaching threat: United States condemned the test, while China, North Korea's main ally, maintained cautious support for Pyongyang
In a worrying development, North Korea fired a long-range ballistic missile with potential to reach United States territory. This landmark event raises international tensions to a new level. South Korea and Japan confirmed this worrying launch, which follows a smaller test the previous Sunday. This missile, a remarkable feat of North Korean engineering, flew about 1.000 kilometers before falling into the East Sea, a clear sign of Pyongyang's growing capabilities in its missile technology.
The missile, identified as an ICBM (Intercontinental Ballistic Missile), has an impressive range, capable of reaching any part of the United States. According to Japanese Vice Minister of Defense, Shingo Miyake, the projected range of this missile exceeds 15.000 kilometers. South Korea, reacting urgently, strongly condemned the act and highlighted the implications for both regional and global peace and security. The South Korean president, Yoon Suk Yeol, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed their concerns, highlighting the threat to stability.
There have already been four ICBM tests by North Korea this year alone,
The launch of this missile violates the UN Security Council resolutions, an organization that has repeatedly called on North Korea to halt its nuclear and ballistic missile programs. You United States (USA) condemned the test, while the China, North Korea's main ally, maintained cautious support for Pyongyang. This test is not an isolated incident; There have already been four ICBM tests by North Korea this year alone, highlighting the country's persistent pursuit of nuclear capability.
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This scenario raises the question: how will the world respond to this growing threat? North Korea has declared itself an “irreversible” nuclear power and insists it will never abandon its nuclear program. The rising tension suggests the need for more robust diplomacy and perhaps new strategies to ensure peace and stability. The international community, particularly the US, South Korea and Japan, must carefully consider its next steps in the face of this new reality.
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