North Korea fires ballistic missile towards the sea, South Korea says
Summary
North Korea fired at least one ballistic missile into the sea off its east coast, according to South Korea’s military. This missile launch followed rising tensions between North and South Korea over recent border incidents and military activities.Key Facts
- North Korea launched a ballistic missile from Wonsan, a port city on its east coast.
- South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff reported the launch on Saturday morning.
- South Korea raised its military alert for possible further missile launches.
- Japan issued an emergency alert about the missile launch.
- The launch came a day after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s sister mocked South Korea’s demand for an apology over landmine blasts.
- The landmine blasts injured three South Korean soldiers near the border between North and South Korea.
- North Korea has been strengthening its border with mines and barriers, which South Korea opposes.
- Recently, North Korea has conducted several military tests, including hypersonic missile and warship deployments.
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