North Korea fires unidentified projectile eastward: JCS

North Korea fired at least one unidentified projectile eastward on Wednesday, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said. The military did not immediately disclose the time or location of the launch. It also did not provide details on the type, number, flight range or altitude of the projectile. The launch came a day after South Korea and the United States announced plans to conduct their annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise from Aug. 17-27. The allies said the exercise is aimed at strengthening t