Seoul, Oct 28 (AP) South Korea says North Korea has fired a ballistic missile toward its eastern waters.

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff says the launch occurred on Friday but gave no further details including how far the weapon flew.

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The launch, the latest in a series of weapons tests by North Korea in recent weeks, came as South Korea is wrapping an annual military drill that North Korea views as an invasion rehearsal. (AP)

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