Another missile was launched by North Korea on Thursday, South Korean news agency Yonhap claimed, citing the military. The Joint Chiefs of Staff of the South Korean Armed Forces said that Pyongyang had launched two missiles of an unidentified type towards the Sea of Japan, according to the agency.
The projectile was reportedly launched towards the Sea of Japan, and according to Kyodo, it fell outside the Japanese exclusive economic zone. According to the Japanese military, the missiles traveled 300 km, reaching a maximum height of 50 km.
The reports come amid the visit of US Vice President Kamala Harris to Seoul. She met South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, reaffirming US commitment in the region.
North Korea intensified ballistic missile and other projectile launches in 2022. Since the beginning of the year, Pyongyang has launched more than 20 missiles, compared to eight last year.