North Korea has launched several short-range ballistic missiles into the sea east of the Korean Peninsula, just days after Kim Jong-un declared his intention to fully prepare the nation's nuclear arsenal for potential battle with its rivals, Press TV reports.
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff reported on Thursday that they detected the missiles fired from Pyongyang flying 360 kilometers before plunging into the waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan.
The report added that Seoul was analyzing the details of the launch and actively sharing information regarding the North Korean ballistic missile with the United States and Japanese officials, while enhancing surveillance and readiness for potential additional launches.
Japan's Defense Ministry also confirmed the launch of at least one suspected North Korean ballistic missile, with the coastguard warning vessels to take care.
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