North Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile on August 12, just six days after firing a short-range ballistic missile on August 6.
According to NHK, Japan's Ministry of Defense reported that a projectile likely to be a ballistic missile was launched from North Korea and appears to have already fallen.
The ministry is currently analyzing details such as the type of projectile and its flight path. The Japan Coast Guard has advised vessels in the surrounding waters to remain alert for further information and to avoid approaching any debris.
On August 6, North Korea also fired one short-range ballistic missile into the East Sea from the Wonsan area.
This latest launch comes just five days before the annual U.S.-South Korea joint military exercises, known as 'Ulsan Freedom Shield (UFS),' scheduled to take place from August 17 to 27.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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