N. Korea fired intermediate range ballistic missile: Pentagon
WASHINGTON - North Korea fired an intermediate range ballistic missile over Japan and into the Pacific Ocean, the US military's regional command said on Thursday, adding that the launch did not pose a threat to the United States.
"Initial assessment indicates the launch of an intermediate range ballistic missile (IRBM)," the US Pacific Command said in a statement.
"The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) determined this ballistic missile did not pose a threat to North America," it said. "US Pacific Command determined this ballistic missile did not pose a threat to Guam."
