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 early Wednesday, according to South Korea's military. The missile was detected around 6am, originating from the Wonsan area and heading towards the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan. Japan's defense ministry reported on social media that the missile had already fallen, without offering additional information.
The launch comes just days before the scheduled commencement of joint US-South Korea military drills, set to last 11 days. These exercises, a regular part of the summer calendar aimed at bolstering defense capabilities against North Korea's nuclear arsenal, are set to begin on Monday. North Korea has consistently expressed hostility towards these drills, referring to them as rehearsals for an invasion. In the past, the country has demonstrated pointed missile launches both prior to and following the joint exercises.
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