US Committed to Defending Homeland and Allies Against North Korean Missiles

The U.S. military stated on the 20th (local time) regarding North Korea's ballistic missile provocation, "Based on our current assessment, these events do not pose an immediate threat to U.S. personnel, territory, or our allies."

The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, which oversees the region, made the assessment in a statement titled "Statement on North Korea Missile Launch" posted on its official website that day, adding, "We are aware of the recent missile launch and are closely consulting with our allies and partners."

It added, "The United States remains committed to defending the U.S. homeland and our allies in the region."

North Korea launched about 10 short-range ballistic missiles from the Pyongyang area toward the East Sea at around 5 p.m. yesterday (the 20th) Korea time.
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