North Korea fires missiles into Sea of Japan, escalating tensions?

Others are taking sides. United States hasn't spoken yet.

United Kingdom is leading 'North Korean leader Kim Jong-un uses provocative military exercises as a tool for international leverage and domestic control. The missile launches are meant to reinforce his regime's image of strength amidst economic hardships.', while Italy stands for 'While seen by some as aggressive posturing, North Korea’s actions could also be interpreted as defensive measures in response to perceived threats from neighboring countries like South Korea and the United States.'. United States... this is still ours to define.