SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea launched a ballistic missile into the sea on Sunday, South Korea’s military said.
South Korea’s military said North Korea’s missile launch off the North’s east coast happened Sunday morning but gave no further details.
The launch is the latest weapons display by North Korea ahead of its upcoming ruling Workers’ Party congress.
The launch also came hours after South Korea’s president, Lee Jae Myung, leaves for China for a summit with President Xi Jinping. During the trip, Lee’s office said he would request China to make “a constructive role” in efforts to promote peace on the Korean Peninsula.
Earlier this week, North Korea said it fired long-range strategic cruise missiles into the sea.