WorldNews Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 TOKYO (Reuters) - One of the missiles launched by North Korea on Wednesday reached an altitude of over 1,000 kms (621 miles) showing the Pyongyang regime has made progress developing intermediate range ballistic missiles (IRBM), Japan's Minister of Defence said. "We don't know whether it counts as a success, but North Korea has shown some capability with IRBMs," Gen Nakatani told reporters in Tokyo. "The threat to Japan is intensifying." Japan's defense ministry said that the second missile launched on Wednesday morning flew 400 kms (248 miles) before falling into the Sea of Japan. ... Continue reading... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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