North Korea launches ballistic missile during Blinken's visit to Seoul

Reuters reported the information.

According to South Korea's military, the North Korean ballistic missile traveled over 1,100 kilometers eastward before landing in the sea.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that North Korea's launch of an intermediate-range missile during his visit to Seoul underscores the urgency of strengthening Washington's cooperation with South Korea and Japan. This includes enhancing the exchange of real-time missile data and conducting trilateral military exercises to deter emboldened Pyongyang.

"Today's launch is just a reminder to all of us of how important our collaborative work is," he said.

Blinken also warned of the danger of Pyongyang's deepening ties with Moscow. According to him, Washington believes that Russia intends to share space and satellite technologies with North Korea in exchange for its support for the war against Ukraine.

In Seoul, the U.S. Secretary of State also met with acting President Choi Sang-mok and said that while Washington has “serious concerns” about President Yoon Suk Yeol's actions, he is confident in the country's institutions and democratic stability.

• North Korea last fired several short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea on November 5.