North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan

South Korean and US fighter jets carried out a 'precision bombing drill' in response to the North Korean missile launch, Seoul's military said

North Korea fired a ballistic missile that flew over Japan, prompting condemnation from Tokyo

North Korea fired a ballistic missile over Japan for the first time in five years Tuesday, prompting Tokyo to activate its missile alert system and issue a rare warning for people to take shelter.

Japan activated its missile warning system and urged people in two northern regions of the country to take shelter early Tuesday.

Originally published as North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan