North Korea fires unidentified projectile, says South
May 14, 2017
South Korean military says launch of unidentified projectile from near the west coast took place early on Sunday.
Last month, North Korea test-fired a ballistic missile which, according to the South Korean and US military, appeared to have failed [Reuters]
North Korea has fired a ballistic missile that flew 700km, South Korea’s military said, days after a new leader took office in Seoul pledging to engage in dialogue with Pyongyang.
The missile was fired early on Sunday from the region of Kusong, northwest of Pyongyang, where North Korea in February successfully test-launched an intermediate-range missile that it is believed to be developing.
China called for restraint and for no party to do anything to exacerbate tension following the test.
“Relevant Security Council resolutions have clear rules about North Korea using ballistic missile technology to carry out launches. China opposes relevant launch activities by North Korea that are contrary to Security Council resolutions,” China’s foreign ministry said in a statement sent to Reuters news agency.
