North Korea launches ballistic missile after threats toward Japan

North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile from its east coast on August 6, a day after warning of military measures in response to Japan's defense expansion. The missile, launched from Wonsan, likely fell without threatening Japan, its Defense Ministry said. Kim Yo Jong, Kim Jong Un's sister, had warned Pyongyang would not be a "passive observer" of Japan's military buildup and would consider "additional military options." Japan cited growing China-Russia-North Korea military coordination as a security risk. Separately, Ukrainian officials said a North Korean missile unit deployed in western Russia could become a legitimate Ukrainian target.