VOA慢速英語：朝鮮連續(xù)測試遠程導彈

North Korea Continues to Test Long-Range Missiles

朝鮮連續(xù)測試遠程導彈

South Korean and U.S. military officials say North Korea carried out a ballistic missile test early Wednesday.

韓國和美國軍方官員表示朝鮮本周三進行了彈道導彈測試。

U.S. officials say two missiles were launched. One was successful. The other missile reportedly exploded immediately after launch.

美國官員表示發(fā)射的兩枚導彈。其中一枚是成功的。另外一枚導彈在發(fā)射后迅速爆炸了。

The test is the fourth such missile launch in recent weeks, although North Korea faces strong international restrictions linked to the activity.

近幾周以來，這是第四次導彈測試，盡管朝鮮面臨著嚴苛的國際限制。

The United Nations, South Korea and the U.S. have placed economic and trade sanctions on North Korea because of its nuclear and missile programs.

因為朝鮮核彈和導彈計劃，聯(lián)合國，韓國和美國已經(jīng)對朝鮮實施了經(jīng)濟貿(mào)易制裁。

In addition, the U.S. has placed sanctions on North Korean officials, including leader Kim Jong-un, for human rights abuses.

另外，美國已經(jīng)制裁了朝鮮官員，裁定領導人金正恩濫用人權。

The launch Wednesday took place from the country’s western Hwanghae province. One missile traveled about 1,000 kilometers to the east before landing close to or in Japanese waters.

本次導彈發(fā)射發(fā)生在朝鮮西部的黃海道。其中一枚導彈發(fā)射至1000千米外東部鄰近日本的海域。

Japan's Prime Minister called the launch a “grave threat” to his country’s security. Japan’s defense ministry said the missile fell into the sea inside the country’s exclusive economic zone.

日本首相稱本次導彈發(fā)射對日本的安全問題是“嚴肅的威脅”。日本國防部表示：朝鮮的導彈降落在日本獨有的經(jīng)濟地帶海域。

The United States condemned the launch as a possible threat to U.S. interests in the area Wednesday. State Department spokeswoman Anna Richey-Allen said, “We remain prepared to work with our allies and partners around the world to respond to further DPRK (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) provocations, as well as to defend ourselves and our allies from any attack or provocation.”

美國譴責朝鮮的導彈發(fā)射是及其可能威脅到美國在該海域的利益。國務院發(fā)言人安娜.里奇-艾倫表示：“我們?nèi)匀粶蕚浜臀覀兊耐藝约叭虻暮献骰锇橐黄饘τ诔r的挑釁作出回應，也會保護我們自己和同盟國遠離任何襲擊和挑釁”

UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon said he was “deeply troubled” by the test. A UN spokesman urged North Korea “to reverse its course and return to the process of sincere dialogue.”

聯(lián)合國秘書長本潘基文表示：他對于本次朝鮮的導彈測試表示十分煩惱。聯(lián)合國發(fā)言人要求朝鮮“扭轉該局面并進行友好談話”

The launch comes after South Korea and the United States announced the deployment of a U.S.-made missile defense system known as THAAD.

本次朝鮮的導彈發(fā)射是在韓國和美國共同發(fā)表THAAD(戰(zhàn)區(qū)高空區(qū)域防御系統(tǒng)）合作聲明后。

North Korea is said to be seeking to develop a warhead small enough to be placed on a ballistic missile. South Korean defense officials say North Korea does not have the technical ability to do this yet.

據(jù)說朝鮮正在尋找和開發(fā)一種足夠小的彈頭能夠放置在彈道導彈上面。韓國國防部官員表示朝鮮沒有技術能力做到如此。

The latest missile tests also come as the U.S. and South Korea prepare to hold additional military exercises in the area this month.

最近的導彈測試也是緊隨著本月美國和韓國準備舉行附加的軍事演習之后。

North Korea denounced the training as provocative and preparation for an invasion.

朝鮮否認本次訓練是挑釁和準備侵略。

I’m Mario Ritter.

馬里奧報道。