No threat to Marianas after another NK missile launch

The latest ballistic missile launch out of North Korea did not pose a threat to the Guam and the CNMI.

“No immediate threat was assessed for the Marianas from the reported launch,” said Acting Homeland Security Advisor, Joseph Cabana. “GHS/OCD, along with our local, military, and federal partners, will continue to monitor the events surrounding our region.”

North Korea reportedly fired the unspecified missile into the East Sea Tuesday.

This latest launch comes 15 days after North Korean leader Kim Jong-un guided firing drills involving super-large multiple rocket launchers in the country’s western region.

The Joint Chiefs of Staff said it is analyzing the North Korean missile’s flight range and other capabilities.

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense in conjunction with the Mariana Regional Fusion Center, federal and military partners also continue to monitor events surrounding the region including reports of the recent launch of an unidentified projectile.