World · Singapore Bureau
North Korea fires projectile into sea off east coast
North Korea conducted a weapons test Thursday, firing a projectile toward waters off its eastern coastline, according to Seoul's military. The launch marks the latest in a series of missile tests by Pyongyang.
LSN Singapore ·
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff confirmed the projectile launch occurred Thursday, with the weapon directed toward the sea off North Korea's east coast. The test underscores ongoing tensions on the Korean peninsula amid stalled diplomatic efforts.
Details regarding the type of projectile, its range, and other technical specifications were not immediately disclosed by South Korean military officials. However, the launch follows a pattern of recent weapons development activity by the North.
The test comes as regional security concerns persist over North Korea's advancing military capabilities. South Korea's defense establishment has maintained heightened monitoring of North Korean military installations and activities.
Regional partners including the United States and Japan have expressed concern over North Korea's weapons programs. The international community continues to call for dialogue aimed at denuclearization of the Korean peninsula.