The South’s General Staff said in a statement that it detected a ballistic missile launch off the North’s east coast on Friday morning. He later said the missile fired was likely an intercontinental ballistic missile.

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Japan’s defense ministry also said in a statement that North Korea launched an ICBM-class ballistic missile from its western coastal region that flew eastward across the country’s waters. It said the missile, which was launched around 10:14 a.m. (0114 GMT) was still in flight and may land inside Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone. Story continues below ad If confirmed, it would be North Korea’s first ICBM launch in about two weeks. Foreign experts said an ICBM launched by North Korea on November 3 failed to complete its intended flight. The Nov. 3 test is believed to have involved a new type of developmental ICBM. North Korea has two other types of ICBM _ Hwasong-14 and Hwasong-15, and their test launches in 2017 proved that they could potentially reach parts of the US homeland. South Korea’s presidential office said it had convened an emergency security meeting to discuss the North Korean launch. Current trend

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“North Korea has repeatedly launched missiles this year with unprecedented frequency and is significantly escalating tensions on the Korean peninsula,” Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamad told reporters. 1:25 North Korea fires 2 missiles into eastern waters after US-South Korean military drills The launch is the latest in a series of missile tests by North Korea in recent weeks. However, the country had halted weapons launches for about a week before launching a short-range ballistic missile on Thursday. Story continues below ad Ahead of Thursday’s launch, the North’s foreign minister, Choe Son Hui, threatened to unleash “tougher” military responses to the US stepping up its security commitment to allies South Korea and Japan. Choe was referring to US President Joe Biden’s recent trilateral summit with his South Korean and Japanese counterparts on the sidelines of a regional gathering in Cambodia. In their joint statement, the three leaders strongly condemned North Korea’s recent missile tests and agreed to work together to strengthen deterrence. Biden reaffirmed the US commitment to defend South Korea and Japan with a full range of capabilities, including its nuclear weapons. Choe did not say what steps North Korea might take, but said “the US will be well aware that they are taking a gamble, which they will certainly regret.” The North has argued for a US military presence in the region as evidence of its hostility towards the country. It said its recent weapons launches were in response to provocative military exercises between the United States and South Korea. © 2022 The Canadian Press