South Korea says North Korea has test-fired another missile
The announcement by Japan's Prime Minister's Office came shortly after South Korea's military said it detected North Korea launching at least one ballistic missile toward its eastern sea.
The Prime Minister's Office issued warnings to residents in the northern prefectures of Miyagi, Yamagata and Niigata, instructing them to go inside firm buildings or go underground. There have been no reports of damage or injuries from areas where the alerts were issued. The launches came a day after North Korea fired more than 20 missiles, the most it has fired in a single day ever. One of those missile flew in the direction of a populated South Korean island and landed near the rivals' tense sea border, triggering air raid sirens and forcing residents in Ulleung island to evacuate. South Korea quickly responded by launching its own missiles in the same border area.
North Korea last flew a missile over Japan in October in what it described as test of a new intermediate range ballistic missile, which experts say potentially would be capable of reaching Guam, a major U.S. military hub in the Pacific. That launch forced the Japanese government to issue evacuation alerts and halt trains.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
South Korea issues air raid alert after North fires missilesSouth Korea sounds air raid sirens after North Korea fires three missiles into sea
Read more »
U.S. accuses North Korea of supplying Russia with artillery for Ukraine war | CBC NewsThe White House on Wednesday accused North Korea of covertly shipping a 'significant number' of artillery shells to Russia in support of its invasion of Ukraine.
Read more »
North Korea warns U.S. of 'powerful' response to allied drillsNorth Korea's Foreign Ministry criticized the United States for expanding joint military exercises with South Korea that it claims are practice for a potential invasion, and it warned Tuesday of 'more powerful follow-up measures' in response.
Read more »
North Korea fires ballistic missile, South Korean military saysThe United States and South Korea began one of their largest combined military air drills on Monday.
Read more »
White House says North Korea supplying Russia with artillery shellsU.S. State Department spokesman suggested that sanctions were among the options, as in the case of Iran’s provision of weapons to Russia.
Read more »
White House: North Korea covertly shipping artillery to RussiaThe White House on Wednesday accused North Korea of covertly shipping a 'significant number' of artillery shells to Russia in support of its invasion of Ukraine.
Read more »