Summary of inter-Korean news this week

SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Yonhap) -- A series of inter-Korean news developments unfolded this week.

North Korea launched at least one ballistic missile towards the East Sea on Wednesday, according to South Korea's military. The missile was reportedly fired from the Wonsan area on the east coast around 6 a.m. local time. The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) characterized the launch as a protest against an upcoming joint military exercise between South Korea and the United States.

The presidential office convened an emergency meeting in response to North Korea's missile launch. Officials described the action as a provocation and urged an immediate cessation of such activities. The meeting took place shortly after the missile was detected and fired towards the East Sea.