Cross-border tensions up as NK tests missiles
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North Korea test-fired five short-range missiles into the sea off its east coast yesterday, raising cross-border tensions ahead of South Korea’s planned joint army drills with the US.
North Korea fired missiles into the East Sea from its city of Wonsan between 4:20pm and 5:10pm, Seoul’s defense ministry spokesman said.
They flew about 200 kilometers before landing.
“We are closely watching for any signs of additional missile launches by the North,” said the spokesman.
On Saturday, North Korea said it had test-fired an “ultra-precision” anti-ship rocket, which will be deployed across its navy “before long.”
The missile tests come as South Korea and the United States prepare to start major annual joint military exercises hated by Pyongyang.
The large-scale Key Resolve and Foal Eagle exercises — which will begin in early March — look set to trigger a sharp rise in military tensions on the divided peninsula.
Pyongyang sees all joint US-South Korea army exercises as provocative rehearsals for invasion and has frequently demanded they be stopped.
North Korea has pushed ahead with the development of ballistic missiles and rockets, despite tough sanctions imposed by the international community.
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