North Korea fires ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan ( FILE ) - North Korean Scud - B Tactical Ballistic Missile at the Korean War Memorial Museum in Seoul , South Korea , 12 February 2017 ( reissued 05 April 2017 ) . According to media reports on 05 April 2017 , North Korea fired a ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan . The missile was fired from the port city of Sinpo , on North Korea ' s east coast . The launch occurred ahead of a summit between Chinese and US leaders organized to discuss North Korea ' s military programs and capabilities . EPA / KIM HEE - CHUL 최신 유행 트렌드 총집결 # 흥 ( 클릭 ! )