Originally published by Gatestone Institute
Commentary
North Korea launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile on Oct. 4 over Japan. The Hwasong-12 traveled farther downrange than any other of Pyongyang’s missiles. Setting a record pace, the test was the North’s 23rd of the year. Two days later, it fired off two short-range missiles.
The Biden administration has done little to stop the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), so that regime is likely to engage in even more provocative behavior soon.
The United States, in response to the launch, asked for an emergency United Nations Security Council meeting, which was held on October 5th. As expected, nothing came of the session. China and Russia, blaming the United States for the North Korean launches, blocked any tightening of sanctions….