N Korea launches ballistic missile as S Korea and US plan military drills
North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan, its second in a week, traveling more than 700km, South Korea said.
OriginalSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished22:53 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished22:53 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“North Korea launches a suspected ballistic missile, Japan says”
Japan says North Korea launches a suspected ballistic missile
Key points
- North Korea fired a possible ballistic missile toward the sea, per Japan's Defence Ministry.
- The missile reportedly landed in the water outside Japan’s EEZ, according to NHK.
- South Korea and the US set Ulchi Freedom Shield drills from August 17 to 27.
- Pyongyang has previously denounced the joint exercises as provocations.
- Last week, North Korea conducted a short-range ballistic missile test amid ongoing tensions.
Other reports
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“North Korea launches a suspected ballistic missile, Japan’s says - AP News”
- SourceReutersUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at ReutersSourceReutersUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Reuters
“North Korea fired a ballistic missile, South Korean military says - Reuters”
- SourceBloombergUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BloombergSourceBloombergUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Bloomberg
“North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Ahead of US Military Drills”
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“N Korea launches ballistic missile as S Korea, US plan military drills”
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North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan, its second in a week, traveling more than 700km, South Korea said.