[Breaking News 2] North Korea Launches Suspected Ballistic Missile Projectile

[Asia Economy Military Specialist Reporter Yang Nak-gyu] On the 4th, North Korea fired an unidentified projectile into the East Sea. This is the 14th show of force revealed this year.

On the 4th, the Joint Chiefs of Staff stated, "North Korea fired an unidentified projectile into the East Sea today, and we are analyzing the missile's range, altitude, and other specifications."

Considering that military authorities usually notify the media within minutes if the initially detected projectile trajectory is judged to be a ballistic missile of short-range or longer, it is highly likely to be a ballistic missile. This launch comes 18 days after North Korea fired two 'new tactical guided weapons' evaluated as intended for South Korea around 6 p.m. on the 16th of last month near Hamhung,

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