North Korea Fired 'Suspected Ballistic Missile', Says South

<p>South Korea has said North Korea has fired a long-range ballistic missile from the Pyongyang area to waters off its east coast, its Joint Chiefs of Staff said, as reported by CNN, adding that it marked a potential new round of confrontation with Seoul and Washington.</p> <p>The report quoted the Japan&rsquo;s Coast Guard saying the missile was launched at 9:59 a.m. local time and fell into the Sea of Japan, also known as the East Sea, at 11:15 a.m., citing the Ministry of Defense.&nbsp;</p> <p>It also advised ships in the fall area to exercise caution and look out for further information.</p>