North Korea Fires ‘Unidentified Projectile’ Toward East Sea

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SEOUL: North Korea fired an unidentified projectile toward the East Sea on Thursday morning, with South Korean military officials detecting the launch and Japan warning it may be a ballistic missile.

South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff confirmed the detection over the body of water also known as the Sea of Japan. Japan’s Defence Ministry posted on X that the object launched could potentially be a ballistic missile.

The test comes just one day after Pyongyang publicly accused Tokyo of a ‘transformation into a war state' as Japan strengthens its regional military posture.

Kim Yo Jong, sister of leader Kim Jong Un, warned that North Korea would establish additional military options in response to Japan's actions.

The launch follows Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi’s recent call to bolster national defense capabilities with a ‘sense of urgency’ amid rising security concerns.

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