Transcript for North Korea launches 3rd missile in 3 weeks

Area facing some international condemnation over its latest missile launch yet the north fired a short range missile just hours ago it flew 280 miles. Landing in the Sea of Japan. It's the latest sign that the north is bent on improving its higher power that. May one day be capable of reaching the last ABC's Joseph we show has the latest from so. North Korean leader Kim Jung in this making it loud and clear. Nine missile tests so far this year he wants a variety of missiles that could threaten close neighbors and faraway enemies like the United States. The far this especially tipped with nuclear bombs. After tearing out to nuclear test last year Kim is ready for another underground tests. The tests include long and short range missiles some using liquid or at times solid fuel. Launched from submarines are even more well launchers making them difficult to track. We always assume. That with the testing program that get better with the process. Patience is running out especially for Japan. Many of these tests of missiles fall very close to or within their waters professor at. We cannot except to North Korea continuing taking provocative actions. Ignoring their repeated warnings from the international community he said its first so creates new liberal president than Jay in it is a slap in the face. Moon took office with promises to push or softer approach on its northern neighbor. Just last week he signaled to restart the billion exchange after years of complete shut down. Harsh reality ahead for sole populated with 25 million people just miles away from the border. The North Korean regime has hundreds. Of artillery cannons and rocket launchers within range of one of the most densely populated city charter it would be. Catastrophic. War were not able to resolve the situation. Through diplomatic means. But many analysts say the united nations Security Council is likely to veto any resolutions with China and Russia unwilling to play hardball. And despite president trumps efforts to push China to lean and paintings fluids so far seems little or less. The United States is running out of options. Ginny Cho ABC news channel South Korea.

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