North Korea fires four ballistic missiles into sea, angering Japan and South

[Kemarit]

North Korea fired four ballistic missiles into the sea off Japan's northwest on Monday, angering South Korea and Japan, days after it promised retaliation over U.S.-South Korea military drills it sees as a preparation for war.

South Korea's military said the missiles were unlikely to have been intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM), which can reach the United States. The missiles flew on average 1,000 km (620 miles) and reached a height of 260 km (160 miles).

Some of the missiles landed in waters as close as 300 km (190 miles) from Japan's northwest coast, Japan's Defence Minister Tomomi Inada said in Tokyo.


Link: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-missiles-idUSKBN16C0YU


Looks like North Korea is provoking again.

[coolcoinz]

Kim is trying to show off again. He must be bored.
This won't lead anywhere, countries don't have much to gain from a war with that poor country beside land itself, but that fanatic might push them to it. If a conflict starts it will end within days because half of Kims army is just waiting for an opportunity to defect.

[Lieldoryn]

Japan will seek a strong reaction of the Security Council of the UN for rocket launches. This was stated by the head of the Japanese foreign Minister, Fumio Kishida.
"These launches is an open violation of the existing resolutions of the UN security Council, we will advocate for a strong response," he said.

[gabmen]

Kim is trying to show off again. He must be bored.
This won't lead anywhere, countries don't have much to gain from a war with that poor country beside land itself, but that fanatic might push them to it. If a conflict starts it will end within days because half of Kims army is just waiting for an opportunity to defect.

I agree. I think kim is aware that if japan or korea or even the us bites into all his craziness, it won't take a long time reduce nokor to rubble. Pity those innocent people living there that doesn't have a choice but to live everyday in fear because of kim's foolish childish antics

[Xester]

North Korea fired four ballistic missiles into the sea off Japan's northwest on Monday, angering South Korea and Japan, days after it promised retaliation over U.S.-South Korea military drills it sees as a preparation for war.

South Korea's military said the missiles were unlikely to have been intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM), which can reach the United States. The missiles flew on average 1,000 km (620 miles) and reached a height of 260 km (160 miles).

Some of the missiles landed in waters as close as 300 km (190 miles) from Japan's northwest coast, Japan's Defence Minister Tomomi Inada said in Tokyo.


Link: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-missiles-idUSKBN16C0YU


Looks like North Korea is provoking again.

As to what is the reason behind that firing of ballistic missiles into the sea locate at Japan's northwest by the North Korean government still remains a mystery. But one thing is clear South Korea, Japan and America will not rest easy until they placed some security measures and and can be competent that if there will be missile attacks coming from North Korea.

[Casanova18]

Kim is trying to show off again. He must be bored.
This won't lead anywhere, countries don't have much to gain from a war with that poor country beside land itself, but that fanatic might push them to it. If a conflict starts it will end within days because half of Kims army is just waiting for an opportunity to defect.

I agree. I think kim is aware that if japan or korea or even the us bites into all his craziness, it won't take a long time reduce nokor to rubble. Pity those innocent people living there that doesn't have a choice but to live everyday in fear because of kim's foolish childish antics

It seems to me that this is not a silly childish antics, and quite conscious of international blackmail. Kim does not regret his relatives so that his people in other countries do not people.

[13abyknight]

Japan will seek a strong reaction of the Security Council of the UN for rocket launches. This was stated by the head of the Japanese foreign Minister, Fumio Kishida.
"These launches is an open violation of the existing resolutions of the UN security Council, we will advocate for a strong response," he said.

This doesn't bother the man himself, Kim. He does not care about anything that stands in his dictatorship path. He will proceed to continue testing these long range ballistic missiles relentlessly.
What can the UN do about this when he doesn't seek a word from them at all?

[Kemarit]

North Korea fired four ballistic missiles into the sea off Japan's northwest on Monday, angering South Korea and Japan, days after it promised retaliation over U.S.-South Korea military drills it sees as a preparation for war.

South Korea's military said the missiles were unlikely to have been intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM), which can reach the United States. The missiles flew on average 1,000 km (620 miles) and reached a height of 260 km (160 miles).

Some of the missiles landed in waters as close as 300 km (190 miles) from Japan's northwest coast, Japan's Defence Minister Tomomi Inada said in Tokyo.


Link: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-missiles-idUSKBN16C0YU


Looks like North Korea is provoking again.

As to what is the reason behind that firing of ballistic missiles into the sea locate at Japan's northwest by the North Korean government still remains a mystery. But one thing is clear South Korea, Japan and America will not rest easy until they placed some security measures and and can be competent that if there will be missile attacks coming from North Korea.

Kim is trying is to practice and see if the ballistic missiles he fired could hit the United States military bases in South Korea. And it looks like Kim is also looking if he can outsmart the latest anti ballistic missiles that US just put on their bases. It just shows how crazy this man is, he is sending message that if they came under attack, he is willing to used those missiles at his disposal to any perceive threat against North Korea.

[Lieldoryn]

North Korea fired four ballistic missiles into the sea off Japan's northwest on Monday, angering South Korea and Japan, days after it promised retaliation over U.S.-South Korea military drills it sees as a preparation for war.

South Korea's military said the missiles were unlikely to have been intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM), which can reach the United States. The missiles flew on average 1,000 km (620 miles) and reached a height of 260 km (160 miles).

Some of the missiles landed in waters as close as 300 km (190 miles) from Japan's northwest coast, Japan's Defence Minister Tomomi Inada said in Tokyo.


Link: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-missiles-idUSKBN16C0YU


Looks like North Korea is provoking again.

As to what is the reason behind that firing of ballistic missiles into the sea locate at Japan's northwest by the North Korean government still remains a mystery. But one thing is clear South Korea, Japan and America will not rest easy until they placed some security measures and and can be competent that if there will be missile attacks coming from North Korea.

Kim is trying is to practice and see if the ballistic missiles he fired could hit the United States military bases in South Korea. And it looks like Kim is also looking if he can outsmart the latest anti ballistic missiles that US just put on their bases. It just shows how crazy this man is, he is sending message that if they came under attack, he is willing to used those missiles at his disposal to any perceive threat against North Korea.

Why Kim attacked the military base in South Korea? While he will fight with them it may attack from the other side. I think he's just bluffing. In addition, the state of the economy of North Korea will not conduct the war.

[craked5]

Kim is trying to show off again. He must be bored.
This won't lead anywhere, countries don't have much to gain from a war with that poor country beside land itself, but that fanatic might push them to it. If a conflict starts it will end within days because half of Kims army is just waiting for an opportunity to defect.

I doubt that.
He's useful as he is.
People like to look down on North Korea, and it's much better for USA to be able to say "look, there are still communist dictatorship" ^^

[Slow death]

Why Kim attacked the military base in South Korea? While he will fight with them it may attack from the other side. I think he's just bluffing.

Perhaps the dictator has some hidden plan?

 In addition, the state of the economy of North Korea will not conduct the war.

The dictator must be aware of the economic situation of his country and yet he is provoking his neighbors, or he is crazy or he has some hidden plan

angering South Korea and Japan,

This is the aim of the dictator.

[novemberwoah]

Are reasonable if Japan and South Korea angry because the North Korean action. Maybe if previous there is permission from both countries (Japan and South Korea) was not a problem because there is an agreement between countries. It is very dangerous when it entered the zone of another country. The UN has given sanction until 6 times since the first nuclear test in Pyongyang in 2006, but it looks like North Korea did not care about it. Maybe you're right, North Korea is provoking and I am sure there must be a hidden purpose.

[joshy23]

North Korea fired four ballistic missiles into the sea off Japan's northwest on Monday, angering South Korea and Japan, days after it promised retaliation over U.S.-South Korea military drills it sees as a preparation for war.

South Korea's military said the missiles were unlikely to have been intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM), which can reach the United States. The missiles flew on average 1,000 km (620 miles) and reached a height of 260 km (160 miles).

Some of the missiles landed in waters as close as 300 km (190 miles) from Japan's northwest coast, Japan's Defence Minister Tomomi Inada said in Tokyo.


Link: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-missiles-idUSKBN16C0YU


Looks like North Korea is provoking again.

As to what is the reason behind that firing of ballistic missiles into the sea locate at Japan's northwest by the North Korean government still remains a mystery. But one thing is clear South Korea, Japan and America will not rest easy until they placed some security measures and and can be competent that if there will be missile attacks coming from North Korea.

Kim is trying is to practice and see if the ballistic missiles he fired could hit the United States military bases in South Korea. And it looks like Kim is also looking if he can outsmart the latest anti ballistic missiles that US just put on their bases. It just shows how crazy this man is, he is sending message that if they came under attack, he is willing to used those missiles at his disposal to any perceive threat against North Korea.

Why Kim attacked the military base in South Korea? While he will fight with them it may attack from the other side. I think he's just bluffing. In addition, the state of the economy of North Korea will not conduct the war.

Because South Korea has a US military base. Kim is Anti-West and we all know that North and South Korea has been divided since World War II. Maybe he is just bluffing or trying to show off to the West that they are capable of launching its missile to attack them or maybe he is gauging the reaction of South Korea, Japan and specially United States. We really don't know what's in the mind of a Dictator.

[Marcus_2017]

In the mind of a dictator can only be one power. So I doubt very much that he was able to start a war. Most likely it is a way to increase its popularity inside the country. Such actions, he shows what is so powerful that can resist the entire world.

[Sithara007]

This guy (Kim Jong Un) seems to be mentally handicapped. But even more alarming is the fact that he is commanding an army of close to 4 million people and having multiple nuclear weapons in his possession. Is there any solution to exterminate this rabid dog?

[frankbit]

This guy (Kim Jong Un) seems to be mentally handicapped. But even more alarming is the fact that he is commanding an army of close to 4 million people and having multiple nuclear weapons in his possession. Is there any solution to exterminate this rabid dog?

In the event of war it will be destroyed, but not without casualties. The best way is a complete blockade. Neither the sale nor the purchase of goods should not be. Complete disconnection from SWIFT.

[Rastaman2016]

This guy (Kim Jong Un) seems to be mentally handicapped. But even more alarming is the fact that he is commanding an army of close to 4 million people and having multiple nuclear weapons in his possession. Is there any solution to exterminate this rabid dog?

In the event of war it will be destroyed, but not without casualties. The best way is a complete blockade. Neither the sale nor the purchase of goods should not be. Complete disconnection from SWIFT.

So far as I know, they are already blocked. The embargo operates on all counts. Even consider the cancellation of anyone in the head will not come. But the most important thing is that people there really suffer. It will be necessary to do something anyway.

[Gyfts]

Oh, again? It would not take much for North Korea to be completely shut down if China stops sending it resources. They're inching closer and closer to that reality.

[Papski]

WW3 U.S started deploying more of their troops and stationed them in South Korea this is a dark times indeed.

[Okurkabinladin]

Kim is trying to show off again. He must be bored.
This won't lead anywhere, countries don't have much to gain from a war with that poor country beside land itself, but that fanatic might push them to it. If a conflict starts it will end within days because half of Kims army is just waiting for an opportunity to defect.

Exactly. It is posturing, more aimed as show off strength to native north korean subjects than rest of the world. Pyramid like society such as that of NK is by nature inward looking.

For the same reason, US and Soviets once sent rockets to outer space. Not to destroy the world or advance science but to prove to taxpayers that they are number one in the world.

Neighbours are wise to be wary and prepared, but there is no need for overreaction. In a fact it is but an immature gesture of how the NKs are letting off steam, reassuring themselves, that they are military superpower...