N. Korea fires projectile eastward: JCS | Yonhap News Agency

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OK SEOUL, March 14 (Yonhap) -- North Korea fired at least one unidentified projectile in an eastward direction Saturday, South Korea's military said. A hypersonic missile flies through the air during a test launch by a subunit under a major firing strike group of the Korean People's Army in Pyongyang on Jan. 4, 2026, which North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw, in this file photo released by the North's official Korean Central News Agency the next day. (For Use Only in the Republic of Korea. No Redistribution) (Yonhap) mlee@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #N Korea #provocation Articles with issue keywords Most Liked U.S. transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation (News Focus) USFK's relocation of military assets to Middle East raises concerns about Seoul's capability to deter N.K. threats 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life BTS expands Gwanghwamun concert capacity to 22,000 with added standing zones BTS to launch 'Arirang' pop-ups to mark new album release Most Saved U.S. transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Lee says to swiftly introduce fuel price cap as Mideast crisis intensifies Lee urges caution over reform measures to minimize side effects (LEAD) Gov't to take steps to implement fuel price cap this week as Mideast crisis intensifies Most Viewed All Categories N. Korean PM meets Trump after parliament passes U.S. investment bill Air China to resume Beijing-Pyongyang route Most Viewed More Most Viewed Photos N.

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SEOUL, March 14 (Yonhap) -- North Korea fired at least one unidentified projectile in an eastward direction Saturday, South Korea's military said.
The Joint Chiefs of Staff said it detected the launch, without providing further details.
The North last fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Jan. 27.
The latest launch came as South Korea and the United States are conducting their annual springtime Freedom Shield military exercise.
A hypersonic missile flies through the air during a test launch by a subunit under a major firing strike group of the Korean People's Army in Pyongyang on Jan. 4, 2026, which North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw, in this file photo released by the North's official Korean Central News Agency the next day. (For Use Only in the Republic of Korea. No Redistribution) (Yonhap)
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### Areas for Consideration
- No Redistribution) (Yonhap) mlee@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #N Korea #provocation Articles with issue keywords Most Liked U.S. transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation (News Focus) USFK's relocation of military assets to Middle East raises concerns about Seoul's capability to deter N.K. threats 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life BTS expands Gwanghwamun concert capacity to 22,000 with added standing zones BTS to launch 'Arirang' pop-ups to mark new album release Most Saved U.S. transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Lee says to swiftly introduce fuel price cap as Mideast crisis intensifies Lee urges caution over reform measures to minimize side effects (LEAD) Gov't to take steps to implement fuel price cap this week as Mideast crisis intensifies Most Viewed All Categories N.

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- Korea warns of stern response to Japan PM's renewed Dokdo claim (LEAD) N.

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This article covers korea, projectile, north topics. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 382.