Seoul: North Korea launched a ballistic missile from a submarine off its east coast early Wednesday, in a move that comes as South Korea conducts military drills with the US. The missile flew about 500 kilometers, suggesting the nation’s missile technology has improved from previous launches, a South Korean defence ministry official said. The missile was fired at about 5:30am from waters near the city of Sinpo where North Korea has previously conducted test-firings of ballistic missiles. Abe’s office said the missile launch was in violation of international law and that Japan would take a firm stance against North Korea over the firing. Earlier this month, North Korea fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile that fell in Japan’s exclusive economic zone.

Source: Mint August 24, 2016 03:33 UTC