North Korea fires ballistic missile into the Sea of JapanA South Korean soldier watch a televised news broadcast at Seoul Station , in Seoul , South Korea , 05 April 2017 . According to media reports quoting a spokesman of the South Korean Defense Ministry , North Korea launched a ballistic missile into the East Sea ( Sea of Japan ) on 05 April 2017 . The launch occurred ahead of a summit between Chinese and US leaders organized to discuss North Korea ' s military programs and capabilities . EPA / JEON HEON - KYUN 최신 유행 트렌드 총집결 # 흥 ( 클릭 ! )