North Korea's Failed Missle Shots
North Korea fired three short-ranged missles, two failed mid-air and one blowup shortly after launch. The missles were fired from the earstern coast all within a thirty minute time period and reached around 155 miles at the most. These are the first known launches since July, when North Korea successfully flight tested a pair of intercontinental ballistic missles that could supposably reach the U.S. when perfected.
Commander David Benham, spokesman for U.S. Pacific Command, said they were not targeted at the United States or Guam, despite all the threats made previous. But this does not mean future missile launches won't be. He also said that the launch came five days after U.S. and South Korean forces began annual military exercises that the North claims are a rehearsal for war. President Trump did say that if needed, he would unleash "fire and fury," and now he has a reason to. But, North Korea isn't the only posing threat anymore. South Korea has also been testing new missiles of its own, including the 497 mile-range Hyunmoo-2. Although the missile has not been operationally deployed yet, it is considered a key component to the so called "kill chain."
The Hyunmoo-2 in a test launch
Discussion Questions:
Do you think North Korea's missles were targeted for the U.S. without warning?
What do you think Trump will do about the situation?
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