South Korea's military reported that North Korea launched an unidentified projectile toward the Sea of Japan, according to the News1 agency.
Japan's public broadcaster, citing defense ministry sources, stated that the suspected ballistic missile fell outside the country's exclusive economic zone.
The Japan Coast Guard promptly advised ships in the vicinity to avoid any potential debris and to report sightings to Japanese authorities immediately.
No further details about the launch or its trajectory have been made available at this time.
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