SEOUL — An unidentified ballistic missile was launched by North Korea toward the East Sea on Wednesday, according to South Korea's military. The Joint Chiefs of Staff reported detecting the launch and stated that an in-depth analysis is currently underway.
According to Yonhap News Agency, this launch is the latest in a series of provocative actions by North Korea, which include the continuous dispatch of trash-carrying balloons into South Korean territory. The last significant missile event was on May 30, when North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea, escalating tensions across the border.