SEOUL - The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has fired a ballistic missile into its eastern waters, Yonhap news agency reported Tuesday, citing the Republic of Korea (ROK)'s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS).

The JCS was quoted as saying in a statement that the ballistic missile was fired off into the East Sea from Banghyeon, North Pyongan province in the DPRK's northwestern region at about 9:40 a.m. local time (0040 GMT).

The missile launch was immediately reported to President Moon Jae-in, the statement said.

Citing Japanese media reports, Yonhap said the missile may have landed in Japan's exclusive economic zone.