North Korea fires ballistic missile into the Sea of ​​Japan

It is reported by Yonhap.

"North Korea has launched an unidentified ballistic missile towards the Sea of ​​Japan," the statement said.

According to the South Korean agency, this is the 17th missile launch by the DPRK this year.

Earlier, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said that the DPRK will continue to strengthen its nuclear forces at maximum speed.