North Korean Ballistic Missile Launch Raises Tensions With Seoul and Tokyo

North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward the sea off its eastern coast on Saturday, adding to tensions with South Korea and Japan.

Both Seoul and Tokyo reported the launch, identifying the weapon as a ballistic missile.

The firing was the latest missile test carried out by Pyongyang this year. The available information did not specify the missile’s range or exact landing point.

The launch brings renewed attention to North Korea’s missile activity, with both neighbouring countries monitoring developments off its eastern coast.