Aside from the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the Philippine government has to be “vigilant and prepared” over the situation in North Korea, presidential candidate Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said.
Lacson, who chairs the Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, is reacting to reports of recent aggressive behavior from North Korea, including the firing of a suspected ballistic missile days before presidential elections in South Korea.
While North Korea claimed its tests last Feb. 26 and March 4 were connected to a new reconnaissance satellite program, the United States pointed out that analysis indicates it may be testing an ICBM or intercontinental ballistic missile. The US Indo-Pacific Command, in response to North Korea’s activities, has increased its surveillance and reconnaissance collection in the Yellow Sea. It also enhanced readiness among its ballistic missile defense forces in the region.
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