The projectile is presumed to be a ballistic missile and the South Korean military is currently analyzing its trajectory, the official said.
In January, Pyongyang claimed it had successfully carried out a hydrogen bomb test. Earlier in March, North Korea launched five short-range missiles that landed in the Sea of Japan, which has become Pyongyang`s third missile power test, including launches of medium-range ballistic missiles.
In response to North Korea`s recent nuclear activity, South Korea and the United States have launched large-scale military drills in the region. The exercises, expected to last through April 30, include rehearsals of surgical strikes on North Korea`s missile and nuclear facilities in case of war. Pyongyang labeled the drills as provocation.
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