# North Korean missile lands outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone in Sea of Japan

https://mins.news/en/item/27146

- TASS, 2026-08-20 09:42 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2175531

> The Japan Coast Guard said a suspected ballistic missile launched by North Korea on Thursday had landed. Japanese government sources told NHK that it fell outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone in the Sea of Japan. No vessel damage was reported, and ships were urged to avoid any debris and contact authorities.

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