The DPRK is preparing an attack on American bases in Japan
According to state media, the North Korean military group charged with attacks on us bases in Japan, were involved in the launch Monday of four ballistic missiles.
Missiles, three of which landed 200 miles off the coastline of Japan in its exclusive economic zone, was designated as part of the training of artillery units of North Korea Hwaseong, reports on Tuesday, KCNA.
The report States that the units are part of the "Strategic forces, the kPa tasked to strike bases of the Imperial aggressive forces of the United States in Japan." According to KCNA, North Korean leader Kim Jong UN oversaw the launching of ballistic missiles in the country and reportedly was pleased with the performance of this unit. Currently, about 54 thousand American servicemen posted to at least seven bases throughout Japan, including the Misawa airbase in the far North to Okinawa in the most southern Islands of the country.
Military bases in Japan cost the US government approximately $ 5.5 billion in 2016. World leaders quickly condemned the actions of North Korea. Press Secretary of the White house Sean Spice (Sean Spicer) said, "the Runs correspond to the long history of provocative behavior of North Korea. The United States are facing our allies in the face of this very serious threat."
"The trump is taking steps to improve our ability to defend against ballistic missiles of North Korea, for example, by deploying a THAAD battery in South Korea."
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told reporters that he and President Donald trump was on the phone around 8 a.m. local time (18:00 Eastern time on Monday) and agreed that the missile launches were "a clear violation of the resolutions of the UN Security Council" and a threat to the international community .
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