UPDATE: Suspected North Korean ballistic missile falls into the sea, Japan says

TOKYO, Japan — Japan’s Ministry of Defense (MOD) said the suspected North Korean ballistic missile launched earlier is believed to have fallen into the sea.

South Korea and Japan had earlier detected the launch, with military authorities tracking the missile’s trajectory after it was fired toward the Sea of Japan (East Sea).

Japanese and South Korean officials are continuing to analyze the launch, including the missile’s flight path and potential impact location. No immediate reports of damage or injuries have been released.