U.S. Indo-Pacific Command on N. Korea's Missile Launch: 'Aware, but No Immediate Threat'

▲ Statement from the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command regarding North Korea's missile launch

The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command stated on Thursday, local time (September 11), that it is "aware of the recent (North Korean) missile launch and is consulting closely with allies and partners."

In a statement posted on X regarding North Korea's missile launch that day, the Indo-Pacific Command emphasized, "Based on our current assessment, this launch does not pose an immediate threat to U.S. personnel or territory, or to our allies," adding, "The United States remains committed to the defense of the homeland and regional allies."

Earlier, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff announced that North Korea fired an unidentified projectile into the East Sea in the early hours of today, Korean time.

The Joint Chiefs of Staff are currently analyzing the specifications and range of the North Korean projectile.

If the North Korean projectile is confirmed to be a ballistic missile, it will mark the first launch in 23 days.

Previously, North Korea fired about 10 short-range ballistic missiles, presumed to be 600mm super-large multiple rocket launchers (KN-25), from the Pyongyang area toward the East Sea at around 5 p.m. on August 20.

(Photo: Capture from the Indo-Pacific Command's X account, Yonhap News)

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