North Korea on Tuesday launched yet another ballistic missile in the direction of Japan, South Korean officials said, part of a string of recent test-firings as the North works to build a nuclear-tipped missile that could reach the United States. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement that the launch was made from North Pyongan province. Since taking office on May 10, Moon has tried to improve strained ties with North Korea, but the North has continued its missile tests. Pyongyang says it needs nuclear weapons and powerful missiles to cope with what it calls rising U.S. military threats. ALSO: As the world focuses on its nuclear ambitions, North Korea deploys another weapon: drones »UPDATES:6:50 p.m.: This article was updated and rewritten throughout.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 04, 2017 01:26 UTC