The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said that it has detected the launch and it was from North Korea's Wonsan area at 10:48 am. The military didn't give further details.
As part of a combined joint air exercise with South Korea, the United States flew a supersonic bomber in a show of force against North Korea which launched ballistic missiles of continental range in East Sea this week.
After North Korea launched a ballistic missile of intercontinental range in the East sea, India on Friday reiterated its support for denuclearization towards peace and security in the Korean Peninsula and said that it is in the collective interest of all.
Earlier on Thursday, it was reported that Pyongyang had fired an unknown ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan. Media reports had said that the missile is believed to be an intermediate- or long-range missile.
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) announced the launch but it did not provide other details immediately. This latest missile test comes ahead of the US-South Korea air drills called "Vigilant Storm," next week.
Indonesia rejected China's offer for any negotiations on the South China sea and said Jakarta's economic interests are threatened by China's Nine-Dash Line.
Seoul [South Korea], September 25 (ANI): North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile off the east coast of the Korean peninsula on Sunday ahead of the joint military drills between South Korea and the US.
Seoul [South Korea], May 25 (ANI): North Korea on Wednesday fired three ballistic missiles toward the East Sea, including an apparent intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
Washington [US], April 12 (ANI/Sputnik): The nuclear-powered USS Abraham Lincoln is conducting exercises in the Sea of Japan, also known as the East Sea, this week with the Japanese navy to demonstrate a show of strength and deterrence, US 7th Fleet Deputy Public Affairs Officer Lt. Mark Lan