North Korea launches 'unidentified ballistic missile'
North Korea fired at least one ballistic missile on Wednesday, the South Korean military said, in Pyongyang's latest test after a record number of missile launches earlier this month.
The South Korean military said it had detected a short-range ballistic missile launched by North Korea (towards) the East Sea (also known as the Sea of Japan) from Sokcheon in South Pyongan Province.
"By strengthening surveillance and vigilance, the South Korean military maintains its full readiness while cooperating closely with the United States," she added.
Japan also confirmed the launch, with the government tweeting that Pyongyang had "launched what is believed to be a ballistic missile".
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