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, the launch was detected at about 3:00 p.m. from the Wonsan area. The missile flew about 450 kilometers.

This launch is considered a grave violation of UN resolutions. It is the second test in roughly a week, following a test on September 12. According to New Straits Times, the projectile landed outside Japan's exclusive economic zone.

The launch comes amid increased tensions on the Korean Peninsula, with North Korea accusing the US of driving tensions through military drills. North Korea's Kim Yo Jong had vowed to strengthen the country's nuclear arsenal in response to US-led military drills. South Korea's National Security Council condemned the launch and urged Pyongyang to immediately cease missile activity.

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