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North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile, Escalating Tensions Amid Nuclear Program Dispute
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CNBC TV18•20-09-2026, 12:55
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile, Escalating Tensions Amid Nuclear Program Dispute
- •North Korea launched a ballistic missile into the sea off its east coast on Sunday, as reported by Japan's defence ministry.
- •South Korea's defence ministry confirmed the firing of an unidentified projectile by the North.
- •The launch follows North Korea's rejection of a UN nuclear watchdog resolution against its nuclear program.
- •Pyongyang also condemned a recent US-led naval drill involving South Korea and Japan near Guam.
- •Kim Yo Jong, sister of Kim Jong Un, blamed US-led military drills for worsening tensions and vowed to strengthen North Korea's nuclear arsenal.
Key Questions Answered
According to Japan’s defence ministry and public broadcaster NHK, the ballistic missile launched by North Korea landed outside Japan's exclusive economic zone.
Kim Yo Jong blamed US-led military drills for the ever-worsening tensions on the Korean Peninsula and vowed that North Korea will continue strengthening its nuclear arsenal.
A day prior to the missile launch, North Korea dismissed a resolution by the UN nuclear watchdog regarding its nuclear programme through a statement released via state media.
