Seoul issues evacuation warnings for island after North Korea missile launch

South Korea on Wednesday issued an evacuation and air raid warning on national television for the island of Ulleungdo off its east coast after North Korea fired what the military called an "unidentified ballistic missile".

The missile headed towards the island before landing in the high sea, according to Yonhap News, which cited defence officials. (AFP)

This is a developing story. 

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