World · East Asia & Pacific · 1 hr ago
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles Toward the Sea of Japan
North Korea launched ballistic missiles from its east coast toward the sea known as the East Sea or the Sea of Japan.
South Korea said it detected several missiles, some of which travelled more than 900 kilometres, while the US military said it identified two.
Japan also confirmed at least one suspected North Korean missile launch.
North Korea said the launches tested tactical ballistic missiles and technical improvements.
Tensions have risen after land-mine explosions near the heavily guarded border injured three South Korean soldiers, and both Koreas have recently tested new weapons.
The two sides remain technically at war because the 1953 conflict ended with a ceasefire, not a peace treaty.
South Korea said it had increased surveillance and remained alert for further launches.
North Korea launched several ballistic missiles from the Pyongyang area toward the Sea of Japan, according to South Korea.
South Korea said some of the missiles flew more than 900 kilometers.
North Korea confirmed a test of tactical ballistic missiles, saying it aimed to verify technical improvements to key components.
Japan confirmed at least one suspected North Korean ballistic missile launch, while the US military said two missiles were fired.
The launches came amid weeks of rising tension between North and South Korea.
- Who
- North Korea launched the missiles. South Korea, Japan and the US military reported detecting or confirming the launches.
- What
- North Korea fired several ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan.
- When
- Monday, according to the article published on October 13, 2026.
- Where
- The missiles were launched from the Pyongyang area toward the Sea of Japan, also called the East Sea.
- Why
- North Korea said the test was to verify technical improvements to key components.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
North Korea fired a medium-range ballistic missile, the article said.
Seoul said it had successfully tested a domestically made hypersonic glide vehicle.
South Korea said it detected several missiles launched from the Pyongyang area at about 9:20 local time.
- Missiles detected
- Several ballistic missiles
- Launch area
- Pyongyang
- Direction
- Sea of Japan, also known as the East Sea
- Flight distance
- Some missiles flew more than 900 kilometers
- South Korean detection time
- About 9:20 local time
What people are saying
success of research into technical improvements to important core elements
Our military has increased surveillance and vigilance against the possibility of additional launches
Some North Korean missiles detected flew more than 900 kilometers
did not pose an immediate threat to US personnel or territory, or that of its allies
Sources
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