North Korean Ballistic Missile Launch Raises Tensions With Seoul and Tokyo

North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the sea off its eastern coast on Saturday, according to announcements by South Korea and Japan.

The launch was the latest missile test conducted by Pyongyang this year, adding to tensions with Seoul and Tokyo.

The announcements identified the weapon as a ballistic missile. The information provided did not specify its range, flight duration or precise landing location.

Details about the missile model and the purpose of the test were also not included, leaving the launch’s technical scope unclear.