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North Korea Conducts First Ballistic Missile Test of 2025, Confirmed by Japan and South Korea

Jan 6, 2025, 03:08 AM

North Korea has launched a ballistic missile, marking the first test of this year, as reported by multiple sources including South Korea's Yonhap News Agency and Japan's Ministry of Defense. The launch was detected early on January 6, 2025. The Japanese Coast Guard and the Japanese Prime Minister's Office have also confirmed the launch of what is believed to be a ballistic missile.