The Economic Times

Japan scrambles into alert mode after North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile into East Sea

Japan moved into an alert posture after North Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile. South Korea also confirmed the launch of an unidentified projectile toward the sea. The missile landed outside Japan's exclusive economic zone, authorities reported. North Korea recently rejected a resolution criticizing its nuclear weapons program. Pyongyang warned of responses to U.S.-led military activities as threats.