DPRK fires missiles as ROK-US war games kick off
Updated: 2015-03-02 10:31
(Xinhua)
|
|||||||||||
PYONGYANG - The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) fired two short-range missiles into its eastern waters Monday when the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the United States kick off their joint annual war games.
A ROK Defense Ministry official was quoted as saying that the DPRK fired two missiles, estimated to be Scud ballistic missiles, from 6:32 a.m. to 6:41 a.m. local time from Nampo areas, South Pyongan Province.
Those missiles, launched from Nampo, the DPRK's western coast city located southwest of capital Pyongyang, flied about 490 km across its territory into eastern waters
The launch came when the ROK and the United States launched their joint annual military exercises "Key Resolve" and "Foal Eagle" despite strong opposition from the DPRK.
Meanwhile, an unnamed spokesman for the DPRK's General Staff of the Korean People's Army issued a statement warning of "toughest measures" to retaliate against military exercises.
The army of the DPRK "will never remain a passive onlooker" to the drills, the statement said.
The retaliatory measures will include "all the ground, sea, underwater, air and cyber striking means" and the country's armed forces "are fully ready" to strike their designated targets.
Pyongyang said the "Key Resolve" and "Foal Eagle" war games which will last till April 24 are "dangerous nuclear war drills for invading the DPRK as they are aimed at swiftly hurling and forward-deploying the US imperialist aggressor forces in contingency on the Korean Peninsula."
Related Stories
Top DPRK leader guides island-seizing drill 2015-02-21 16:25
DPRK to hold military parade to mark birthday of ruling party 2015-02-13 11:06
ROK raps DPRK's denunciation of prime minister nominee 2015-02-11 15:06
US official in S Korea says to keep pressure on DPRK 2015-02-10 10:42
US calls for DPRK moves on denuclearization for fresh talks 2015-02-10 10:29
ROK says to make stern response to DPRK provocations 2015-02-09 11:23
Today's Top News
Debate rages over color of dress photoed in rare light
Russia, China help stabilize global situation
Austria sees record number of tourists in January
Ukraine starts heavy weapons withdrawal
Greek new govt welcomes Chinese investment
Prince William starts Japan tour
Volvo Group stalls in Q4 as construction sector contracts
British deputy PM hosts Chinese New Year Reception
Hot Topics
Lunar probe , China growth forecasts, Emission rules get tougher, China seen through 'colored lens', International board,
Editor's Picks
Festival Special: Apps that make holiday shopping easier |
Listed firms caught in anti-corruption net |
Conca set to return to China |
CES: Spotlight on Chinese gadgets |
Yearender: What happened around the globe in 2014 |
National Memorial Day for Nanjing Massacre victims |