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.
OriginalSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished00:39 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished00:39 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“N Korea launches ballistic missile as S Korea, US plan military drills”
N Korea launches ballistic missile as S Korea and US plan military drills
Key points
- North Korea launches ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan, second in a week.
- Missile traveled more than 700km (435 miles), per South Korea's JCS.
- US-South Korea prepare Ulchi Freedom Shield drills starting August 17.
- Seoul says it shares information on the launch with Washington and Tokyo.
- Experts say Pyongyang tests in response to joint military exercises.
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”
- SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning PostSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post
“North Korea launches a suspected ballistic missile, Japan says”
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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.