Seoul: North Korea fired at least one unidentified ballistic missile toward the East Sea, as reported by South Korea's military authorities. The launch was detected and announced by the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) at 8:20 a.m., though additional details regarding the missile were not disclosed.
According to Yonhap News Agency, this missile launch is North Korea's first since President Lee Jae Myung's administration started in June. It follows earlier missile activities on May 8 and May 22, when North Korea fired short-range ballistic and cruise missiles, respectively. The timing of the launch is notable as it precedes the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, which South Korea is set to host on October 31 and November 1.