North Korea suspected of launching ballistic missile toward Sea of Japan, South Korea and Japan say

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea and Japan have detected a suspected ballistic missile launch by North Korea toward the Sea of Japan (East Sea), according to their governments.

The suspected launch was detected on Thursday, prompting South Korean and Japanese authorities to monitor the missile’s trajectory and assess the situation.

Neither country immediately released details on the missile’s flight range, altitude, or whether it landed inside Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

The launch comes amid continued tensions on the Korean Peninsula, with further information expected as military authorities complete their analysis.