North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile

North Korea Launches Suspected Ballistic Missile, Japan Says
North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile Monday, Japan’s coast guard said, ratcheting up tensions in the region as political turmoil continues in neighboring South Korea.
North Korea fires ballistic missile ahead of US talks with South Korea and Japan
North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan, the Kyodo news citing the South Korean military reported. The report, citing an official, further stated that Japan’s Defence Ministry later confirmed the missile had likely landed outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
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North Korea fired off at least one apparent ballistic missile on Monday, its first launch of the year, as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Seoul for what was likely his final visit to the region as top diplomat. The Defense Ministry in Tokyo said the missile had splashed down just several minutes after its launch was announced.
Japan Coast Guard: North Korea fires apparent ballistic missile
The Japan Coast Guard says North Korea has fired what may be a ballistic missile. The announcement was made at 5 minutes past noon on Monday, citing information from the Defense Ministry.
North Korea launches ballistic missile toward East Sea: S. Korea military
North Korea launched a ballistic missile on Monday (January 6, 2025) toward the East Sea, South Korea's military said, referring to the body of water also known as the Sea of Japan. "North Korea sent unknown ballistic missile towards East Sea," South Korea's military said.
US, South Korea condemn North Korea missile launch
North Korea fired a missile just as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited South Korea, where he sought a stable course on foreign policy as political turmoil engulfs the US ally.
N Korea fires first ballistic missile in two months: Seoul
North Korea has fired what appears to be an intermediate range ballistic missile towards the sea to its east, South Korea's military said, in what is Pyongyang's first missile launch in two months. Japan's defence ministry said around noon local time (03:00 GMT) that the projectile had already fallen into the sea.
Alert: South Korea's military says North Korea fired a missile into the eastern sea
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