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NSC to convene emergency meeting after N. Korea's suspected missile launch

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  • Published Dec 18, 2023 10:58 am KST
  • Updated Dec 18, 2023 10:58 am KST
President Yoon Suk Yeol speaks at National Security Council in Seoul, Aug. 21. Courtesy of Office of the President of the Republic of Korea

President Yoon Suk Yeol speaks at National Security Council in Seoul, Aug. 21. Courtesy of Office of the President of the Republic of Korea

The presidential National Security Council is set to hold an emergency meeting Monday after North Korea fired a suspected long-range missile toward the East Sea.

The Joint Chiefs of Staff said North Korea fired a long-range missile from in or around Pyongyang at 8:24 a.m., without providing further details. (Yonhap)