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1st LD Writethru: DPRK fires 1 ballistic missile into east waters

Xinhua, August 3, 2016 Adjust font size:

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) fired one ballistic missile into east waters from its western region, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said on Wednesday.

The projectile was launched eastward from South Hwanghae province at about 7:50 a.m. local time, a JCS official said on the phone. Further details are being analyzed, the official added.

The launch came after the DPRK test-fired two medium-range Rodong ballistic missiles and one shorter-range Scud missile on July 19 in an apparent protest against the decision between Seoul and Washington to deploy Terminal High Altitude Area Defense in South Korean soil. Endit