Archive · 12 Oct 2026
North Korea Fires Multiple Ballistic Missiles Toward East Coast
South Korea said North Korea fired several missiles toward the sea on Monday.
The missiles were launched near Pyongyang at about 9:20 in the morning.
Japan’s coast guard said it had detected two objects that it believed were missiles, and they seemed to have fallen.
The launch happened while tensions between North and South Korea were rising.
Both countries have recently tested weapons.
A mine blast near the border last month wounded three South Korean soldiers.
South Korea blamed North Korea for planting the mines, but North Korea denied it and accused the South of provoking it.
North Korea has carried out missile tests more than 10 times this year.
South Korea said North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea off its east coast.
The missiles were launched around 9:20 a.m. local time from near Pyongyang, according to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Japan’s coast guard reported two unidentified projectiles believed to be ballistic missiles, which appeared to have fallen.
The launch came amid rising tensions following weapons tests by both Koreas and a border mine blast that wounded three South Korean soldiers.
North Korea last fired a ballistic missile on October 3 and has conducted missile tests on more than 10 occasions this year.
- Who
- North Korea, according to South Korea’s military.
- What
- Fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea off its east coast.
- When
- Monday, around 9:20 a.m. local time (0020 GMT); the report is dated October 12.
- Where
- From near Pyongyang toward the sea off North Korea’s east coast.
- Why
- The articles do not state a specific reason for this launch.
South Korea’s position
North Korea’s position
Responsibility for border landmines
South Korea’s position
Seoul said North Korea planted the landmines and demanded an apology.
North Korea’s position
Pyongyang dismissed the accusation and accused South Korea of provocation.
- Launch time
- Around 9:20 a.m. local time (0020 GMT)
- Launch location
- Near Pyongyang
- Reported direction
- Toward the sea off North Korea’s east coast
- Japan coast guard report
- Two unidentified projectiles, believed to be ballistic missiles, appeared to have fallen
- Previous North Korean ballistic missile launch
- October 3
- Missile tests this year
- More than 10 occasions
- Border blast casualties
- Three South Korean soldiers were wounded last month