Midrange ballistic missile lands in or near waters controlled by Japan

Beijing urged all parties concerned to avoid "provoking each other" or raising tension in the region after Pyongyang launched a ballistic missile that landed in or near Japanese-controlled waters on Wednesday.

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea fired a midrange Rodong missile from the country's South Hwanghae province at 7:50 am. The missile flew 998 kilometers before plunging into the sea, according to a statement released by the Republic of Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff.