Japanese media reported it was the first North Korean missile that has splashed down in Japan’s EEZ. SEOUL, South Korea — A medium-range ballistic missile fired Wednesday by North Korea flew about 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) and landed near Japan’s territorial waters, Seoul and Tokyo officials said, one of the longest flights by a North Korean missile. On July 19, North Korea fired three ballistic missiles into the sea, according to Seoul defense officials. The U.S. Strategic Command said North Korea fired two presumed Rodong missiles simultaneously, not just one. But North Korea called them satellite launches while Washington, Seoul and Tokyo said they were disguised tests of missile technology.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 04, 2016 00:00 UTC