North Korea has fired a suspected ballistic missile off its east coast.
The launch was carried out after the arrival of a US airplane in South Korea to participate in joint drills and ahead of a planned visit by US Vice President Kamala Harris.
In a statement, South Korean military officials termed the launch an act of ‘grave provocation’.
The officials said South Korean military is fully alert and is closely cooperating with the US military while strengthening surveillance.
Meanwhile, in a statement, Japanese Defence Minister Yasukazu Hamada also confirmed the launch, warning his navy ships to be vigilant.
The UN has prohibited North Korea from ballistic and nuclear weapons tests.
Source: Radio Pakistan