South Korea reviews security posture after North Korea missile launch
· UPIAug. 7 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's presidential office convened an emergency security review meeting Thursday after North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile from the Wonsan area toward the East Sea.
The National Security Office said officials from relevant agencies, including the Defense Ministry and Joint Chiefs of Staff, attended the emergency meeting.
Participants analyzed and assessed the potential impact of North Korea's ballistic missile launch on South Korea's security and reviewed necessary response measures, according to the presidential office.
"North Korea's ballistic missile launch is a provocative act that violates U.N. Security Council resolutions," the National Security Office said.
South Korea's military earlier said it detected a short-range ballistic missile launched from the Wonsan area at about 5 p.m. Thursday toward the East Sea.
"Our military has stepped up surveillance and vigilance against possible additional launches," the Joint Chiefs of Staff said. "South Korea, the United States and Japan are closely sharing information related to North Korea's ballistic missile while maintaining full readiness."
-- Reported by Asia Today; translated by UPI
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