World · East Asia & Pacific · 2 hrs ago
North Korea Fired a Tactical Ballistic Missile Into the West Sea
North Korea launched a tactical ballistic missile into the West Sea.
South Korea's military detected signs of the launch but did not inform the public.
The military's stated practice is to send text alerts when North Korea launches a ballistic missile.
It did not issue an alert in this case, despite detecting signs of the launch.
The account gives no reason for the decision or details about the missile's effects.
No next steps are described.
North Korea fired a tactical ballistic missile into the West Sea on October 31, according to Chosun Ilbo.
South Korean military authorities detected indications of the launch.
The military did not announce the launch, despite having a general practice of notifying the public by text when North Korea fires a ballistic missile.
- Who
- North Korea.
- What
- It fired a tactical ballistic missile.
- When
- October 31.
- Where
- Into the West Sea.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
North Korea fired a tactical ballistic missile into the West Sea.
South Korean military authorities detected indications of the launch but did not announce it.
- Missile
- Tactical ballistic missile
- Launch date
- October 31
- Location
- West Sea
- Detection
- South Korean military authorities detected indications of the launch
- Announcement
- The military did not announce the launch