New tensions in East Asia; North Korea launched a ballistic missile towards the Sea of ​​Japan

Afghan Voice Agency (AVA): The Ministry of Defense of Japan also announced in a statement that this projectile fell outside the exclusive economic zone of this country.
 

In the statement of the Joint Staff of the South Korean Army, which was published in Yonhap News Agency, it is stated that surveillance measures and preparations have been made to deal with possible launches.
 

"Our military has increased its surveillance and vigilance by closely sharing information with the United States and Japan and maintaining a full state of readiness," the statement added.
 

This missile test took place while US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken visited Seoul for talks with his Korean counterpart in order to deal with Pyongyang and the recent political tensions.