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.
OriginalSourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityPublished21:44 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityPublished21:44 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“North Korea launches a suspected ballistic missile, Japan’s says - AP News”
North Korea launches a suspected ballistic missile, Japan says - AP News
Key points
- North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward the sea, the second such test in under a week.
- South Korea detected the launch from Wonsan on the eastern coast around 6 a.m.
- Japan also spotted a suspected ballistic missile launch but it did not reach its EEZ.
- The drill comes ahead of the Korea-U.S. Ulchi Freedom Shield, starting Aug. 17 for 11 days.
- Officials say the drills are defensive; North Korea calls them invasion rehearsals.
Other reports
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- 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”
- SourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al JazeeraSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera
“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.