North Korea launches ‘ballistic missile’ out to sea hours after US warned nuke attacks would ‘end Kim’s regime’

NORTH Korea has fired an unidentified type of ballistic missile on Sunday, Japan’s Coast Guard has said.

The launch just comes hours after the United States warned that nuclear attacks could “end Kim Jong Un’s regime”.

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North Korea has fired a missile on Sunday, the Japanese coast guard said[/caption]

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South Korea also confirmed the missile launch, said to be made towards the sea[/caption]

“According to the Ministry of Defense, a possible ballistic missile was launched from North Korea,” a post from Japanese outlet UN NERV read on X.

“Vessels should pay attention to future information, and if they observe a fallen object, they should report the relevant information to the Japan Coast Guard without approaching it.”

South Korea’s military also confirmed the missile launch from its Northern neighbour towards the sea.

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