The presence of an unidentified object was confirmed by the Japanese Coast Guard, which also warned vessels in the area against approaching unknown objects.
Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada said the missile may have had an irregular trajectory. Many rockets tested by North Korea in recent years it has moved at low altitude and maneuvered in flight to avoid damage from missile defense systems.
US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea
Authorities in Pyongyang carried out the test two days after the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan arrived in South Korea. The unit is to participate in joint US-South Korean maneuvers. Additionally, the test took place in front of US Vice President Kamali Harris, who plans to visit Seoul in the coming days.
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Authorities North Korea regard the joint US-South Korean maneuvers as preparations for the invasion and have announced measures to for the moment threats. In recent months, the Pyongyang regime has stepped up testing of nuclear-capable ballistic missiles.
Expert reports say that army North Korea is preparing to test underwater ballistic missiles.
