A day earlier, North Korea fired a ballistic missile into the sea after condemning new US sanctions targeting its cyber-linked money-laundering networks. (Reuters)
World
F
Firstpost04-01-2026, 16:09

US Military: North Korea Missile Test Not 'Immediate Threat'

  • US Indo-Pacific Command confirmed awareness of North Korea's latest missile launches.
  • The US military stated the test poses no "immediate threat" to US personnel, territory, or allies.
  • US is consulting closely with allies and partners amid escalating Indo-Pacific tensions.
  • South Korean military confirmed Pyongyang's first weapons test of the year, firing multiple ballistic missiles towards the East Sea.
  • The launch occurred as South Korean President Lee Jae Myung prepares for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Why It Matters: US military downplays North Korea's missile test, affirming no immediate threat to region or allies.

More like this

Loading more articles...