DPRK launched missiles after Biden left Asia/AFP
North Korea fired 3 ballistic missiles hours after Joe Biden left. The US President visited Asia.
Relevant information was reported by the publication, citing the Joint Chiefs of Staff of South Korea and the Japanese Coast Guard. This became known on May 25.
North Korea launched missiles against the background of the visit of the US President
The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff said three ballistic missile launches were launched in less than an hour from the Sunan area in the North Korean capital, Pyongyang, the report said.
Previously, according to the Japanese Coast Guard, it was said about at least two launches. The Japanese broadcaster NHK said that the missiles seem to have fallen outside the exclusive economic zone of Japan.
The Importance of Asia for the United States
The head of the Asia-Pacific Region section of the Central State Academy of Cinematography Yuri Poita explained why the President of the United States Joe Biden went on a tour of Asia. In particular, he explained that the region is quite relevant for the United States.
In particular, I recalled that one of the 500-600-page draft laws outlines how to respond to China's challenges. allies concern precisely the Asia-Pacific region. Engaging with partners in the region is a key challenge for the US, Poita explained.
The expert added that both Europe and Asia are important for the US. After all, the loss of any positions, the loss of Washington, for example, in the European region over the Russian-Ukrainian war, will significantly affect the positions in the Asian region.
What is known about Joe Biden's visit to Asia
- Joe Biden met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo. He noted that the United States will fulfill its commitments on Taiwan. In particular, we are talking about protecting the island in the event of an attack by China.
- China responded to the words of the US President. The reporter said the Chinese Foreign Ministry responded with a warning for Joe Biden's comments about protecting Taiwan. It once again stated that China expresses strong dissatisfaction and strong opposition to the comments of the United States. They added that Taiwan is an inalienable part of Chinese territory.
- The United States and Japan have jointly declared that they are ready to defend Taiwan. In particular, we are talking about a situation in which China will decide on the forceful annexation of the island. The armed forces of the countries even developed a common military plan.
