North Korea fires ballistic missile into East Sea — South Korea

North Korea fired a ballistic missile into the East Sea on Sunday, according to South Korea's military. This launch is considered a grave violation of UN resolutions. The missile was detected being launched by the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff, who provided no further details.

This latest launch comes eight days after North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles towards the East Sea as part of a joint firepower drill. According to Japanese Defense Ministry sources, the possible ballistic missile is believed to have fallen into waters outside Japan's exclusive economic zone.

The launch was confirmed by multiple sources, including South Korea's military and Japanese Defense Ministry. The incident has raised tensions, with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung urging US President Trump to maintain dialogue with Pyongyang.

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