North Korea has reportedly launched a ballistic missile towards's the nation's japanese waters.

According to officers in South Korea, the launch was made on Wednesday morning. The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff gave no extra particulars concerning the launch.

Meanwhile, the Japan Coast Guard issued an alert and warned vessels to keep away from "falling objects," reports The Mirror.

Officials stated of their alert: "A possible ballistic missile was launched from North Korea, according to the Ministry of Defense.

"Vessels ought to take note of future data, and in the event that they discover falling objects, don't method and report related data to the Japan Coast Guard."

The reported missile launch came just a day after North Korea threatened "stunning penalties" in direction of the United States. It got here after what it stated was a U.S. spy airplane's reconnaissance exercise close to its territory.

The United States and South Korea dismissed the North's accusations and urged it to chorus from any acts or rhetoric that raises animosities.