US, South Korea Fire Missiles in Response to Kim Jong Un Barrage
- Kim’s regime sets annual record for ballistic missile launches
- War in Ukraine working to Kim’s advantage in ramping up tests
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The US and South Korea fired eight missiles Monday after North Korea launched a similar number the day before, setting an annual record under Kim Jong Un as he ramps up provocations to some of the highest levels of his leadership.
The two allies test-fired ground-to-ground Army Tactical Missile System rockets into waters off the east coast of South Korea, the country’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement. The US Army fired one missile and South Korea’s military fired seven, US Forces Korea said. The missiles have a maximum range of 300 kilometers (185 miles), according to maker Lockheed Martin.