North Korea fires suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile, South Korea says

Multiple articles report that North Korea has fired a suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile off its eastern coast. The missile reportedly flew about 600 kilometers (372 miles) before landing in the sea. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff and Japan's coast guard both detected the launch, with the latter providing additional details on its assessment. North Korea has not yet made any official comment on the test. The launch comes amidst a recent increase in weapons tests and military exercises from North Korea. Additionally, South Korea, the United States, and Japan have conducted joint aerial drills involving B-52s. The missile launches are considered a threat to regional security. There is some variation between the articles regarding the confirmation of the test by North Korean officials and the exact distance the missile traveled before landing.