North Korea fires ballistic missile into East Sea: JCS

South Korean citizens watch news coverage of North Korea's ballistic missile launch at Seoul Station in Yongsan District, central Seoul, on March 18, 2024. [YONHAP]

North Korea fired an unspecified ballistic missile into the East Sea Tuesday morning, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said.

This latest ballistic missile launch comes 15 days after North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw firing drills on March 18 that put nearly all of South Korea within striking distance.

North Korea has launched cruise missiles on five separate occasions earlier this year.

The JCS said that it is analyzing the missile’s flight range and other capabilities as of Tuesday morning.

BY LIM JEONG-WON [lim.jeongwon@joongang.co.kr]