North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile into East Sea
North Korea launched a ballistic missile into the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported on Wednesday, citing South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Confirmation by Japan Coast Guard
In turn, the Japan Coast Guard reported that the rocket had been launched, according to the Kyodo news agency. The Japanese Prime Minister’s Office also said that North Korea had launched a suspected ballistic missile.
Tensions Escalate between South Korea and North Korea
The launch comes at a time when South Korea and the United States have stepped up their defense cooperation as tensions escalate between Seoul and Pyongyang.
