North Korea has fired a short-range ballistic missile, its third missile test in as many weeks. The Scud flew about 450 kms before landing in Japanese waters, prompting Japan to lodge a protest. <br/><br/>The US Pacific Command said the missile was launched from Wonsan in North Korea and flew for about six minutes before landing. Japan's top government spokesman Yoshihide Suga told reporters that the missile landed in an area between Japan's Sado and Oki islands, in the country's exclusive economic zone. <br/><br/>Pyongyang has repeatedly defied a UN resolution banning all nuclear and missile activity, and has ramped up the pace of its tests in recent months. Seoul and Tokyo condemned the launch. US President Donald Trump said the North had disrespected its ally China. <br/><br/>Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said, Pyongyang's provocations would not be tolerated. He said as agreed at the recent G7, the issue of North Korea is a top priority for the international community and will take specific action to deter North Korea. <br/><br/>In South Korea, President Moon Jae-in, who took office earlier this month, summoned the national security council to discuss the launch.