The tensions between Japan, South Korea and North Korea are at an all-time high as North Korea launched a nuclear missile in the eastern waters. The area isvery close to Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone.
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Launching a deadly missile
As per CNN, the event took place in Sunan near the province of Pyongyang, North Korea called Sunan, as reported Joint Chiefs of Staff of South Korea. The missile launch transpired days after dictator, Kim Jong-un, promised to advance nuclear weaponry 'at the fastest pace possible'. He also threatened the neighbouring countries with the existing stock of nuclear arsenal.
During the military parade on April 25, Kim Jong-un announced that he will be increasing the creation and testing of the country's nuclear arsenal. By default, North Korea is rapidly creating prototypes for testing and finalising new weapons.
This is North Korea's 13th missile test this year, the last one being on March 16, which supposedly failed.
Threats to South Korea and Japan
This situation could soon turn extremely threatening for countries like Japan and South Korea as they are in close proximity to North Korea. According to The Guardian,
Japan’s defence ministry said North Korea fired a possible ballistic missile without providing further details.
The North Korean leader, Kim Jong-Un is known for threatening other nations. He mentioned that his first loyalty is to North Korea and if anyone threatens the interest of this nation, he will not hesitate to use nuclear war to retaliate.
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