North Korea launches missile; launch being assessed

North Korea launched a missile today, a U.S. official said, confirming reports in South Korean media. A U.S. official said the missile landed in the Sea of Japan after being launched from western North Korea. The type of missile launched today is still being assessed. According to U.S. Pacific Command, the missile was launched near Kusung and landed in the Sea of Japan.
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