Three of the four missiles came down provocatively close to Japan, in waters that are part of its exclusive economic zone (AFP Photo/Ed Jones)
AFP: North Korea missiles 'drill for strike on US bases': KCNA
Seoul (AFP) - Nuclear-armed North Korea said Tuesday its missile launches were training for a strike on US bases in Japan, as global condemnation of the regime swelled.
Three of the four missiles fired Monday came down provocatively close to US ally Japan, in waters that are part of its exclusive economic zone, representing a challenge to US President Donald Trump.
In separate phone calls, Trump -- whose rhetoric on the campaign trail had raised doubts about the issue -- reaffirmed Washington's "ironclad commitment" to Japan and South Korea.
The US will demonstrate to Pyongyang that there were "very dire consequences" for its actions, the White House said in a statement.
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More News On North Korean Claims That Its Missile Launches This Weekend Were An Exercise For A Strike On U.S. Bases In Japan
North Korea likely preparing to strike U.S. military bases in Japan -- UPI
North Korea says it was practicing to hit U.S. military bases in Japan with missiles -- Washington Post
North Korea: Missile launches training for attack on US base, state media says -- FOX News
North Korea says missiles were drill to strike US forces in Japan -- Financial Times
Missile launch: Was North Korea practicing to strike US bases in Japan? -- CNN
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