North Korea fires ballistic missile after Seoul's apology demand
Summary
North Korea fired a ballistic missile after Seoul demanded an apology over a DMZ blast that wounded three South Korean soldiers. The launch came as tensions escalated between the two Koreas amid renewed calls for dialogue and sharp exchange of warnings.
Key Points
- Seoul said North Korea fired a ballistic missile from the Wonsan area toward the East Sea, traveling more than 700 kilometres.
- The launch followed South Korea's demand for an apology over a DMZ blast that wounded three soldiers and was blamed on North Korean mines.
- Kim Yo Jong rejected Seoul's overtures, mocked President Lee Jae Myung's call for dialogue, and called the apology demand ridiculous.
- Analysts said the missile launch appeared to be a show of force amid rising tensions and concern that South Korea could be sidelined in any future nuclear talks.
