North Korea launches suspected ballistic missile
North Korea has launched a suspected ballistic missile, Japan reports, shortly before joint South Korean and US military drills.
North Korea has conducted a suspected ballistic missile launch. The launch occurred two days after South Korea and the United States announced they would begin their annual large-scale military drills designed to strengthen readiness against North Korean threats.
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North Korea launches a suspected ballistic missile, Japan says
The reported launch came two days after South Korea and the United States said they will kick off their annual large-scale military drills next week to beef up readiness against North Korean threats.