North Korea fires ballistic missile off east coast, says South Korea

The firing comes after North Korea threatened on Friday an “unprecedentedly persistent, strong” response as South Korea and the United States gear up for annual navy workout routines.

Seoul,UPDATED: Feb 18, 2023 14:38 IST

Japan’s Coast Guard additionally stated North Korea fired what might be a ballistic missile. (File photograph/AP)

By Reuters: North Korea fired a ballistic missile towards the ocean off its east coast on Saturday, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff stated.

Japan’s Coast Guard additionally stated North Korea fired what might be a ballistic missile.

The firing comes after North Korea threatened on Friday an “unprecedentedly persistent, strong” response as South Korea and the United States gear up for annual navy workout routines as a part of efforts to fend off the North’s rising nuclear and missile threats.

Pyongyang might have created a navy unit tasked with working new intercontinental ballistic missiles, according to its latest restructuring of the navy, state media video footage from a Feb. 9 parade urged.

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Feb 18, 2023