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Alert in Japan Following North Korea Missile Launch

Published March 14, 2026, 09:12
Alert in Japan Following North Korea Missile Launch

North Korea launched a missile towards the sea today, raising alerts in Japan and South Korea. Japan announced that it may have been a ballistic missile, while the launch took place as the US and South Korea are conducting military exercises. North Korea often reacts to these exercises, considering them rehearsals for aggression. The launch comes just days after the South Korean Prime Minister met with the US President in Washington, where ways to restart dialogue with North Korea were discussed.