The launch comes two days after rival South Korea and the US began annual military exercises in the South that North Korea condemns

North Korea test-fires submarine-launched ballistic missile: South Korea

US says actually two missiles had been fired, but one appeared to have exploded on take-off

North Korea fires missile into Japan waters for first time, draws Tokyo ire

The external affairs ministry said the report to UNSC mentioned in the Al-Jazeera article was prepared with 'limited understanding'

India denies it helped North Korea in violation of UN sanctions

The announcement came days after the latest failed missile launch by the isolated state. Tensions in the region have been high since January when North Korea conducted its fourth nuclear test and then followed that with a satellite launch and test launches of various missiles.

US takes more steps to block North Korea's access to financial system

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