North Korea Launches Projectile Toward the Waters Off Its East Coast, South Korea Says
- On Saturday, North Korea launched an unidentified projectile toward the East Sea, according to the JCS, marking the latest regional activity.
- The launch occurred as South Korea, Japan, and the United States concluded joint military drills on Friday designed to test readiness against North Korea's missile and nuclear threats.
- Analyzing the projectile's specifications and range, the JCS is working to identify the exact nature of the weapon system involved in Saturday's launch.
- Consulting closely with regional partners, the Pacific Command reported the event does not pose an immediate threat to United States personnel, territory, or allies.
- North Korea launched more than 10 short-range ballistic missiles last month, and military analysts are investigating whether Saturday's projectile is a Hwasong-11D CRBM.
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North Korea fired an unidentified projectile into the Sea of Japan on Saturday, South Korea's military said...
North Korea fired an unidentified object into the East Sea, following the conclusion of trilateral joint military exercises by South Korea, the United States, and Japan.
North Korea fires projectile toward sea -- South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea fired an unidentified projectile toward the Sea of Japan on Saturday, South Korea’s defense ministry said. The South’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said it detected the launch toward the body of water that Koreans call the East Sea but it gave no details. The report came a day after South Korea concluded five days of joint maritime drills with the United States and Japan that were focused on North Korea. READ: Trump’s N…
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