North Korea fires 2nd missile over Japan in a month, sparking US condemnation

Fox News ^ | 9/15/2017 | Lucas Tomlinson

[EagleUSA]

North Korea launched another missile Friday, the rogue nation's first missile launch since its massive nuclear test more than a week ago, prompting U.S. officials to issue a sharp round of condemnation.

The missile was launched eastward early Friday from Sunan, the site of Pyongyang's international airport. It flew over northern Japan before landing in the Pacific Ocean, according to U.S. Pacific Command.

President Donald Trump, who last month vowed "fire and fury" if North Korea ramped up its nuclear threats, didn't immediately comment. However, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis called the missile a reckless act by the North Koreans, adding that the missile "was fired over Japan and put millions of Japanese in duck and cover." Mattis said President Trump has been fully briefed on the missile.

[JimSEA]

I believe it has been at least argued that the act of congress in appropriating funds constituted approval. Other UN peacekeeping actions have been approved similarly without formal declarations.

[353FMG]

US condemnation....

THAT is some serious stuff.

[Gideon300]

And for those saying respond in kind, it’s a bit dangerous to fire missiles near North Korea, take a look at a map.
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You are right. There is not one single place to fire a missile over PyongYang that would not land in Chinese territorial waters.

[Gideon300]

I was assuming a 300 mile territorial limit, but if it is in fact only 12, then it could be done from the Sea of Japan into the Yellow Sea, or vice versa.

[Tallguy]

Neat thing about submarines is that you can take one out and deny you had anything to do with it. Which is why I contend that the Nork ballistic sub will never ever leave North Koran waters. It would be a simple thing to quietly take it out. I suspect Kimmy knows that.

[jmacusa]

Surfin’ for a hurtin’’