A recent development in international news involves North Korea launching a short-range ballistic missile. The launch was detected by South Korea's military from the eastern coastal Wonsan area. The missile was directed toward the waters off North Korea's east coast.

South Korea's military has increased its surveillance and is working closely with the US and Japan. Japan's Defense Ministry also reported the possible ballistic missile launch, stating it had no impact in or around Japan. Further details on this incident are available from South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff and other international sources, including the full statement from the South's military and Japan’s Defense Ministry.