DEFYING GLOBAL PRESSURE
New North Korea missile tests peace with South
North Korea has defied all calls to rein in its nuclear and missile programmes, even from China
Seoul — North Korea fired a ballistic missile into waters off its east coast on Sunday, its second missile test in a week, which South Korea said dashed the hopes of the South’s new liberal government for peace between the neighbours. A South Korean military official said the missile appeared to be an upgraded, extended-range version of the North’s solid-fuel submarine-launched missile. Last week’s missile was liquid-fuelled and flew further. North Korea has defied all calls to rein in its nuclear and missile programmes, even from China, its lone major ally, saying the weapons are needed for legitimate self-defence. The reclusive state has been working to develop a nuclear-tipped missile capable of striking the US mainland. On Saturday, it said it had developed the capability to strike the US mainland, although western experts said the claim was exaggerated. An official travelling with US President Donald Trump in Saudi Arabia said the White House was aware of the latest launch and ...
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