February 12, 2017

"North Korea launched an unknown type of ballistic missile off its east coast toward the Sea of Japan Sunday morning local time. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff claimed that the missile flew about 500 kilometers. According to analysis worldwide, it was not a test of an intercontinental ballistic missile, but more likely an intermediate-range missile test.

South Korea, the US and Japan promptly sent strong reactions and international media almost simultaneously speculated one of Pyongyang's goals over the timing was to send a signal to US President Donald Trump's government and test Washington's attitude. Both Trump and major players in his team have warned Pyongyang many times. At least in their words, they displayed a tougher stance than Barack Obama's government."

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