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North Korea fires unidentified projectile eastward, South Korean media reports

North Korea fires unidentified projectile eastward, South Korean media reports
North Korea fires unidentified projectile, media says · theprint.in

North Korea sent something flying toward the east, but nobody knows exactly what it was yet.

The news was shared by a South Korean news group called Yonhap, which heard about it from South Korea's military.

This happened on Wednesday.

Just a few days later, South Korea and the United States are planning to do big military practice together.

These practice sessions are meant to get ready in case North Korea's weapons become more powerful.

North Korea often does things like this around the time of such drills.

What exactly was launched and where it landed is still unknown.

The whole event is still being watched and checked out by the military.

Key facts

Event
North Korea launches unidentified projectile towards the east
Reporting Agency
Yonhap news agency, citing the South Korean military
Date of Launch
Wednesday, August 12
Upcoming Joint Drills
South Korea and United States drills from August 17 to 27
Purpose of Drills
Preparation against North Korea's evolving nuclear and weapons capabilities
Location
Seoul, South Korea (report filed)

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