North Korea recently tested the nuclear-capable KN-25 short-range ballistic missiles amid growing geopolitical tensions in the region.
The missiles, launched from a location near the capital Pyongyang, successfully reached the target after flying about 217 miles. It has been revealed that the missiles are capable of carrying nuclear warheads and have a range of 250 miles.
According to Daily Mail, an American scientist warned that the missiles could be powerful enough to deliver large-scale destruction in large cities.
The United States (US) government responded to the test, saying it was monitoring the situation in coordination with its allies, Japan and South Korea, in the region.
However, no counter-launches or troop movements were reported.
United States Forces Korea (USFK), the US forces stationed in Korea, confirmed the launch and said: “Based on current assessments, this event does not pose an immediate threat to US personnel or territory or to our allies.”
North Korea and the United States have been adversaries for over seven decades since the end of the Korean War in 1953. American forces fought both North Korean and Chinese forces in the Korean War to defend South Korea.
North Korea and China have a mutual defense treaty that binds both countries to fight together if attacked.
