Pyongyang Fired Unidentified Projectile Into East Sea

North Korea fired an unidentified projectile towards the East Sea, Yonhap reports citing South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff.

• Pyongyang has intensified missile drills this year, while Kim Jong-un appeared to have lowered the threshold for a nuclear strike.
• North Korea's aggressive posturing has sparked concerns among neighbouring nations, resulting in unprecedented talks between chief nuclear envoys from South Korea and China.
• Initial updates on North Korean missile tests provided by South Korean military are usually followed by a confirmation from Japan Coast Guard, while Pyongyang typically does not comment on its drills until the day after.