On July 4, North Korea announced it had successfully launched its first intercontinental ballistic missile, saying it traveled 580 miles and reached an altitude of 1,740 miles during its 39-minute flight before accurately hitting a targeted area in the Sea of Japan. The test immediately prompted sharp criticism from the international community.
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North Korea reportedly launches missile - Japanese media
Pyongyang may have fired another missile, Japan's NHK said on Friday.
The North Korean military might have launched a projectile, probably a missile, according to Kyodo. The NHK broadcaster said the device may have landed in Japan's exclusive economic zone.
North Korea has carried out a number of missile launches and nuclear tests in recent months, all of which are considered to be in violation with relevant UN Security Council resolutions. The latest launch was carried out on July 4, when Pyongyang announced the successful launch of its first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), the Hwasong-14, which traveled 933 kilometers (580 miles) before falling into the Sea of Japan.
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