North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Toward Sea Off East Coast

North Korea launched a ballistic missile from the Wonsan area toward the sea off its east coast on Saturday, prompting emergency security meetings in South Korea and precautionary advisories from Japan. The launch follows a statement by Kim Yo-jong rejecting South Korea's demand for an apology over landmine injuries to South Korean soldiers in the Demilitarized Zone. South Korea and Japan have increased surveillance and are coordinating intelligence with the United States.