North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Toward Sea of Japan

Overview

• South Korea and Japan confirmed a ballistic launch toward waters east of the Korean Peninsula on November 7.
• The missile was likely fired from northwest North Korea near the Chinese border and traveled about 700 kilometers, according to Seoul.
• South Korean and U.S. surveillance detected preparations and tracked the flight, with data shared to Japan.
• Japan’s prime minister said the projectile likely fell outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone and reported no damage.
• U.S. Indo-Pacific Command reported close coordination with allies and said the event fit a recent testing pattern following new U.S.–South Korea defense moves.