North Korea launches a suspected ballistic missile, Japan’s says

North Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile toward the sea on August 12, marking its second such launch in less than a week. The Japan Defense Ministry and South Korean military confirmed the firing of the unidentified projectile, which reportedly landed in the waters. These actions occurred ahead of scheduled joint military drills between the US and South Korea. Separately, the United States and global allies are demanding 24-hour notices for ballistic missile launches following a recent Chinese test.