North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile Towards the Sea of Japan

North Korea has launched a ballistic missile towards the Sea of Japan today, reports Yonhap, citing the Joint Chiefs of Staff of South Korea. The committee's statement notes that the launch took place in the morning, but does not specify the exact time.

The committee did not provide details about the launch, including the type of missile and how far it flew. On Wednesday, the Central Intelligence Agency reported that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had inspected a new system of tactical missile weapons. He specifically emphasized the necessity of mandatory implementation of the military production plan for 2024 to achieve progress in the preparedness of the DPRK's army.

According to the Central Intelligence Agency, the missile systems produced in 2024 will serve the western operational group of the Korean People's Army.