05 Nov 2024 | 12:48 AM UTC
North Korea: Pyongyang reportedly launches ballistic missile toward Sea of Japan (East Sea) at around 07:33 Nov. 5
North Korea launches ballistic missile toward Sea of Japan (East Sea) at around 07:33 Nov. 5. No reports of damage or injuries.
North Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan (East Sea) at around 07:33 Nov. 5. The missile The flight path and distances of the projectiles remain unclear, though officials confirm that they landed outside Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). There were no immediate reports of damage, casualties, or transport disruptions following the launch. Additional projectile launches are possible over the coming weeks.
North Korea recently conducted missile launches on Sept. 18 and Oct. 31. The Oct. 31 missile launch is notable for having the longest known flight time of North Korea's missile launches, lasting 86 minutes. The recent missile testing comes after North Korea detonated explosions to destroy roads connecting to South Korea Oct. 15, prompting the South Korean military to fire warning shots near the Military Demarcation Line.
North Korea's recent actions do not indicate a prelude to armed conflict; rather, they are in line with South Korean officials' prediction of increased provocation by North Korea ahead of the upcoming US presidential election Nov. 5. North Korea will likely continue projectile launches and missile tests in the coming months after the US presidential election. South Korean officials have also noted the possibility of localized provocation by Pyongyang on the border islands of South Korea. However, both sides will likely avoid any actions that could escalate into a full-scale conflict.
