HomeWorld NewsNorth Korea launches possible ballistic missile: Japan’s Ministry of DefenseNorth Korea launches possible ballistic missile: Japan’s Ministry of DefenseWed, September 13, 2023 by ABC NewsSHARE NOW omersukrugoksu/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — North Korea launched a possible ballistic missile on Wednesday, Japan’s Ministry of Defense said in a tweet.The missile launch comes as North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un arrived in Russia for a high-stakes meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.A short while after the initial news broke, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff confirmed they had detected two short-range ballistic missiles fired from the Sunan area into the East Sea.“Our military has strengthened its surveillance and vigilance in preparation for additional launches, while maintaining a full preparedness while working closely with the U.S.,” read a statement the JCS released Wednesday morning local time.Copyright © 2023, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.