# Japan condemns North Korean ballistic missile launch

https://mins.news/en/video/20160

- The Associated Press, 2026-08-12 12:26 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggvkKGbivCU

> North Korea conducted its second ballistic missile test in under a week on Wednesday, according to neighboring countries. Japan condemned the launch. The test may have been intended as a protest against upcoming military drills involving South Korea and the United States.

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