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Naens as they monitor the situation. the united states said this test posed no threat to the united states or its allies. it urged north korea to refrain from any more provocative action. the timing of this launch is significant. it comes after the beijing winter olympics. thoerk maintains close ties with china, made sure not to take part in any missile testing during the olympic games in february. today's ballistic missile launch takes place less than two weeks before the south korean presidential election slated to take place on march the 9th. concerns are growing that north korea may launch...

Richards said north korea is -- >> better get that right. richards. >> north korea's icbm tests are likely to increase in the future. what started -- [inaudible]. >> i would point you to what indopaycom just put out. we looked at the increase in dpr missile testing undermines security and destabilizing the region as well as the international community. in light of that, as we noted earlier this week, u.s. indopacific -- in the yellow sea as well as enhanced readiness

North Korea has conducted seven rounds of missile tests so far this year. Those tests included an intermediate-range ballistic missile capable of reaching the U.S. territory of Guam.

North Korea on Monday confirmed it had launched a Hwasong-12 ballistic missile, the same weapon it once threatened to target the U.S. territory of Guam with "enveloping fire," sparking fears the nuclear-armed state could resume long-range testing.

The missile reached a maximum altitude of 1,242 miles and traveled 497 miles before landing in the sea.