Seoul, Jun 26 (AP) South Korea says North Korea has fired a ballistic missile toward the North's east coast.

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff says the launch was made on Wednesday morning but gave no further details.

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The launch came hours after South Korea said North Korea floated flying balloons likely carrying trash across the border for a second consecutive day. (AP)

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