North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile into sea

North Korea offers fired a suspected ballistic missile towards the sea off its east coast, Southern Korean military officials have said.

It emerged after an US plane carrier arrived in Southern Korea to take part in joint drills, and ahead of a prepared visit by Vice President Kamala Harris.

South Korean state-run media said its neighbour may be preparing to test a submarine-launched ballistic missile.

The EL prohibits North Korea from ballistic and nuclear weapons assessments.

Japan’s coast guard confirmed the release, warning ships in order to “be vigilant”. It said the object appeared to have fallen outdoors its exclusive economic zone.

The particular nuclear-powered USS Ronald Reagan docked in the southern port associated with Busan on Friday, to take part in joint drills off South Korea’s east coast. The particular exercises are for that “sake of peacefulness and stability for the Korean peninsula”, according to the South Korean navy.

Ms Harris may visit South Korea in the coming times as part of a trip towards the region that will include the funeral of previous Japanese Prime Ressortchef (umgangssprachlich) Shinzo Abe.

Tensions on the Korean peninsula have spiked in the past year, with Pyongyang firing several ballistic missiles.

South Korea’s President, Yoon Suk-yeol, who seem to took office in May, has promised a tougher stance upon North Korea plus indicated closer connections with the US.