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North Korea Fires First Ballistic Missile of Year into East Sea Ahead of Trump's Inauguration

Jan 6, 2025, 03:14 AM

North Korea fired a ballistic missile into the East Sea (Sea of Japan) on January 6, 2025, according to reports from South Korea's military and Japanese authorities. The missile launch, the first of the year and the first in two months, is believed to have already fallen into the sea. The launch comes ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, raising tensions in the region. Japanese officials, including the Ministry of Defense and the Coast Guard, are assessing the situation, while neighboring countries monitor developments closely.