July 17, 2026 10:38 am (IST)
North Korea launches ballistic missile
Seoul, Aug 3 (IBNS): South Korea on Wednesday claimed North Korea fired a off a ballistic missile into waters off its east coast, media reports said.
"The missile was launched from western South Hwanghae Province at 7:50 a.m., according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS)," Yonhap news agency reported.
Last month, the Asian country had fired off two mid-range Rodong missiles and a shorter-range Scud missile.
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