The DPRK has launched a second Ballistic Mission of a long range - Reuters

Journalists say that the rocket launches was made from the area near Pyongyang in the direction of the sea near the eastern coast of North Korea. On Monday, December 18, North Korea launched a farm -range ballistic missile. About it reports Reuters. "North Korea has launched a far -range ballistic rocket on Monday, South Korea's military reports. This is the second missile launch in less than 12 hours, when Pyongyang condemned a demonstration of US -leading force," the statement said.

According to the information represented by the Joint Committee of South Korea Chiefs of Staff, the rocket was launched from a zone located near the Pyongyang capital, in the direction of the sea space near the east coast of North Korea. The Ministry of Defense of Japan also confirmed that North Korea has released a ballistic missile. According to Coast Guard, the rocket fell into the sea west of Hokkaido about an hour after its launch.

The Japanese TV and Radio Company NHK, referring to the Ministry of Defense of Japan, reported that it could be a long -range rocket. The source also stated that the International Airport serving Pyongyang was previously used by North Korea to launch intercontinental ballistic missiles. There are suspicions that this airport can also serve as a location of a missile plant.

Last week, South Korea National Security Advisor stated that North Korea may have been preparing to launch an intercontinental ballistic missile this month, refusing to provide any details. "The launch of the rocket on Monday took place after North Korea launched a small -range ballistic missile on Sunday evening, which flew about 570 km (350 miles) from the area near Pyongyana and fell into the ocean.

which she condemned the United States for organizing what she called "preparation for nuclear war", in particular for the arrival of atomic submarine in South Korea on Sunday, "Reuters writes. We will remind, on November 19, the Minister of Defense of South Korea Tire Vona Juice stated that North Korea "almost solved" its problems with missile engines "with the help of Russia".