The U.S. military has responded to a North Korean cruise missile test.
The US military’s Indo-Pacific Command responded to North Korea’s cruise missile test by claiming that Pyongyang was focusing on developing a military program and threatening its neighbors.
The U.S. military says North Korea’s long-range cruise missile test reflects its threats to the region and beyond.
Hours after North Korea announced it was testing its long-range cruise missile, the US Indo-Pacific Command said in a statement: “We are aware of reports of a North Korean cruise missile launch. We will continue to monitor this situation and are in close consultation with our allies and partners.
The Pentagon said in a statement: “This action reflects North Korea’s continued focus on developing its military program and the threats it poses to its neighbors and the international community.” The US commitment to defending South Korea and Japan remains strong.
In this regard, the commanders of the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff have said that a detailed analysis is being carried out in close cooperation with US intelligence officials, but have refused to confirm the details.
Earlier, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said in a report on Sunday that the North Korean military had successfully tested a new model of its long-range cruise missile on Saturday and Sunday this week after two years of investigation.
“Over the past two years, this strategic strategic weapon has been moving forward in line with the development of a scientific and reliable weapons system, the development of a long-range cruise missile,” the Korean Central News Agency reported.
According to the report, the missile test included engine thrust control, “various flight tests”, guidance and control tests, as well as an evaluation of the missile’s warhead strength.
According to preliminary data, the cruise missile traveled a distance of 1,500 kilometers before hitting its target. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is said to have not attended the missile test.
