Seoul: North Korea fired at least one unidentified ballistic missile toward the East Sea on Friday, South Korea's military reported. The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) detected the launch but did not provide further details. The South Korean military is currently analyzing the specifics of the launch, including the missile type and range.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the latest launch marks North Korea's sixth ballistic missile test this year and the second since President Lee Jae Myung assumed office in June. The previous launch occurred on October 22, just before South Korea hosted the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit and during a visit from U.S. President Donald Trump.

The missile launch closely follows North Korea's condemnation of the latest U.S. sanctions targeting eight North Korean individuals and two entities for cybercrime-related money laundering. Pyongyang criticized the sanctions as a continuation of Washington's hostile policy and vowed to respond with appropriate measures, emphasizing patience in their approach.