SEOUL -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has deployed what is believed to be Musudan ballistic missile in its east coast, Yonhap news agency reported on Tuesday, citing a government source.

Japan's military is on alert for a possible North Korean ballistic missile launch, a government source said on Tuesday, with local media reporting its navy and anti-missile Patriot batteries have been told to shoot down any projectile heading for Japan.