The information was cited by Yonhap news agency from the Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Accordingly, the launch was carried out at around 9:00 a.m. local time, which is 7:00 a.m. Hanoi time. The launch site was identified as the Sondok area, in South Hamgyong province of North Korea.
Currently, the intelligence agencies of South Korea and the US are coordinating to analyze more details related to this missile launch to assess the nature and specific purpose of the above action.
This is the second missile launch that North Korea has launched in May. Previously, on May 8, the South Korean military discovered many different types of short-range ballistic missiles launched from the coastal city of Wonsan, located in eastern North Korea.
After the incident, the North Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that leader Kim Jong-un directly supervised a joint attack drill. This exercise has the participation of a 600mm multiple-laden rocket system and a Hwasongpho-11-Ka tactical ballistic missile.
This series of actions continues to increase tensions on the Korean peninsula, in the context of the regional situation facing many potential risks of conflict. Defense experts say North Korea's consecutive missile tests aim to show off its military capabilities and send a strong message to stakeholders in the region.
