North Korea resumed armed protests after about a month.
The Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a text message sent to the reporters on the morning of the 27th that "North Korea fired an unknown projectile in the east direction."
Detailed specifications such as range, altitude, and speed are known to be under analysis.
Military authorities promptly notify the media when a ballistic missile is detected, raising the possibility that it may be a ballistic missile.
This launch marks the 28th day since the launch of the medium-range ballistic missile Hwasong-12 on the 30th of last month, and the 8th armed protest in the new year.