Why Did North Korea Choose to Launch Unidentified Flying Objects at This Time? Expert Analysis

2026-03-22 08:56:16

According to South Korea’s military on March 14, North Korea launched an unidentified projectile into its eastern waters on the same day. What is North Korea’s purpose in launching this unidentified flying object at this time? Japan suggests that the unidentified flying object could be a ballistic missile. Is Japan’s assessment accurate? Currently, only one THAAD system deployed by the U.S. military in South Korea has returned to the U.S. Is there a significant gap in South Korea’s missile defense network if North Korea actually launches a missile? How can the current situation on the Korean Peninsula be analyzed? Military analyst Bai Mengchen provides insights and commentary.

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