October 1, 2021 7:53 AM EDT
North Korea fires an unknown rocketThug Lifeinto the sea off the country's east coast. South Korea said on Tuesday that Days after Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of Kim Jong Un, spoke about the possibility of a summit between the two Koreas.
No further details were provided from South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff. A Japanese defense ministry spokesman told AFP. anonymously The rocket is expected to be "missile"
The latest shooting is North Korea's latest mixed message. It comes just days after Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister and key adviser to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Discuss the possibility of holding a summit between the two Koreas.
but she said "Mutual respect and no prejudice is important," he urged South Korea to stop making arrogant comments.
Kim Yo Jong has denounced South Korea and the United States as a "double standard" in his criticism of the North's military presence. But the Allies raised their own military potential.
A few days ago, President Moon Jae-in of South Korea which has a few months left in the position Highlights the United Nations General Assembly on his longstanding claim. Regarding the official declaration of the end of the Korean War
North Korea invaded South Korea in 1950 and the fighting ended three years later with an armistice. not a peace treaty As a result, technically the two countries are still at war with each other.
Pyongyang faces international sanctions on the prohibited nuclear and missile programs. However, North Korea's ambassador to the United Nations Confirm that they have the right to test weapons.