South Korea says North Korea launches a short-range ballistic missile toward the sea. According to both outlets, the launch takes place on a date not specified in the provided text, and the missile is described as ballistic and short-range. South Korea’s assessment is that the missile is fired toward the maritime area, with the information framed as an immediate report of the test or launch rather than a longer-term analysis. The available coverage does not include additional details such as the missile’s exact type, range, altitude, or whether it lands in a specific location. No outcomes or impacts are described in the provided excerpts. The reports also do not mention any response from other countries or additional statements from North Korea. Overall, both sources agree on the core point: North Korea conducts a short-range ballistic missile launch aimed toward the sea, as reported by South Korea.