The launch comes days before leaders from the Group of 20 nations are due to discuss North Korea's weapons programs.
It was fired in the direction of Japan before landing in Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone.
North Korea has test-fired what appears to be an intermediate-range ballistic missile
A TV screen in Tokyo showing North Korean leader Kim Jong-un broadcasting news of North Korea's latest missile launch Source: AAP
North Korea has test-fired what appears to be an intermediate-range ballistic missile. Image: A TV screen in Tokyo showing North Korean leader Kim Jong-un broadcasting news of North Korea's latest missile launch (AAP)
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