North Korea fires ballistic missile over Sea of Japan
The launch comes ahead of massive US-South Korean joint drills on Monday, with North Korea often testing missiles before such exercises.
North Korea launched a ballistic missile from its eastern coast towards Japan on Wednesday morning, according to South Korea's military. The incident occurred just days before the scheduled commencement of joint US-South Korea military drills. The military detected the missile being launched from the Wonsan area, which is situated near the body of water known as the Sea of Japan or East Sea.
Japan's defence ministry confirmed the missile's fall without offering additional information. The upcoming 11-day joint exercises between South Korea and the US are anticipated to begin on Monday, a standard part of the summer agenda aimed at preparing for defense against North Korea's nuclear capabilities. North Korea typically reacts negatively to these drills, referring to them as rehearsals for potential invasion. In the past, the country has launched pointed missile tests before and after the exercises.
Written by urgent.news from Free Malaysia Today's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
- North Korea fires ballistic missile over Sea of Japan: Seoul brecorder.com
- North Korea launches a suspected ballistic missile, Japan’s says apnews.com
- North Korea issues heat wave rules as deaths surpass 100 dailynk.com
- North Korea, China in lockstep on Ukraine war, expert says english.nv.ua
- North Korea fires ballistic missile over Sea of Japan nst.com.my
- North Korea fired a ballistic missile ahead of major US-South Korean military exercise, army says jpost.com
- North Korea fires ballistic missile over Sea of Japan freemalaysiatoday.com
- North Korea fires off second missile in less than a week japantimes.co.jp
