North Korea Successfully Launches Ballistic Missile From Sub - Bloomberg
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North Korea launched a ballistic missile from a submarine off its east coast early Wednesday, in a move that showcases its technological improvements as South Korea conducts military drills with the U.S.
The missile flew about 500 kilometers, suggesting the nation’s missile technology has improved from previous launches, a South Korean defense ministry official said. The projectile was fired at about 5:30 a.m. from waters near the city of Sinpo where North Korea has previously conducted test-firings of ballistic missiles.
The submarine-launched missiles may have the capacity fly more than 2,000 kilometers (1,243 miles), Yonhap News said, citing South Korea’s military. Japanese officials said the missile flew into Japan’s air defense perimeter, marking the first time that a North Korean device had fallen into the zone.