The United States sends an aircraft carrier to the Sea of ​​​​Japan

Oct. 5 (EUROPA PRESS) –

South Korea reported Wednesday that the US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier ‘US Ronald Reagan’ is scheduled to redeploy to the Sea of ​​Japan, in reaction to “North Korea’s provocations,” referring to the missile. missile that Pyongyang launched on Tuesday and that flew over the Japanese archipelago.

The aircraft carrier left South Korean waters last week after taking part in a joint exercise between Seoul and Washington from September 26-29.

“This shows the resolute will of the ROK-U.S. alliance to strengthen the preparedness posture… to respond resolutely to any provocation or threat from North Korea,” the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff said. , as reported by the Yonhap news agency.

As indicated by the South Korean authorities, this action has been taken in consultation with the defense ministers, after the launch of a North Korean ballistic missile on Tuesday morning that flew over Japan and forced the Japanese to take refuge.

“The alliance between South Korea and the United States maintains a posture of firm readiness in preparation for future provocations by North Korea by tracking and monitoring the situation,” it said.