January 17, 2026 11:22 pm (IST)
North Korea fires projectile into East Sea, claims Seoul
Seoul, Apr 5 (IBNS): North Korea has fired projectile suspected to be a ballistic missile toward the East Sea, claimed South Korea on Wednesday.
The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff was quoted as saying by Yonhap New Agency, "North Korea fired an unidentified projectile in Sinpo, South Hamgyong Province, into the East Sea."
More details are awaited.
Image: Wikimedia Commons
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