South Korea confirms North launched SRBMs this morning, urges end to regular tests



News South Korea confirms North launched SRBMs this morning, urges end to regular tests Pyongyang's action could escalate military tensions on the peninsula, Blue House says Dagyum Ji August 16, 2019 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCNA, file photo Update at 17:00 KST: This story has been updated to include additional information on the launch from the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and to add comments from an anonymous MOU official made this afternoon. South Korea's presidential office on Friday called on North Korea to cease regular projectile launches, warning that Pyongyang's actions could serve to increase military tensions on the peninsula. Update at 17:00 KST: This story has been updated to include additional information on the launch from the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and to add comments from an anonymous MOU official made this afternoon. South Korea's presidential office on Friday called on North Korea to cease regular projectile launches, warning that Pyongyang's actions could serve to increase military tensions on the peninsula. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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South Korea confirms North launched SRBMs this morning, urges end to regular tests

Pyongyang's action could escalate military tensions on the peninsula, Blue House says

Dagyum Ji August 16, 2019

South Korea confirms North launched SRBMs this morning, urges end to regular tests

KCNA, file photo

Update at 17:00 KST: This story has been updated to include additional information on the launch from the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and to add comments from an anonymous MOU official made this afternoon.

South Korea's presidential office on Friday called on North Korea to cease regular projectile launches, warning that Pyongyang's actions could serve to increase military tensions on the peninsula.