Archive · 28 Jan 2026
North Korea Fires Missiles Amid Defense Talks
North Korea launched several short-range missiles into the sea on Tuesday.
These missiles flew about 350 kilometers and reached a height of 80 kilometers.
Japan and South Korea saw the launch and said it was a violation of international rules.
North Korea has been testing many new weapons lately, including missiles and a special submarine.
They are also talking with Russia about sharing these weapons.
This all happens while the US and South Korea are discussing how to defend against North Korea.
Everyone is watching to see what North Korea will do next.
North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles towards the sea on Tuesday.
The missiles were launched from near Pyongyang and flew about 350 km, reaching a maximum altitude of 80 km.
Japan and South Korea condemned the launches as provocative and violations of U.N. Security Council resolutions.
The launches coincide with a U.S. Defense Department official's visit to South Korea to discuss modernizing their military alliance.
North Korea has recently test-launched various missiles and is constructing a nuclear-powered submarine.
- Who
- North Korea
- What
- Fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles
- When
- Tuesday, January 27, around 3:50 p.m. local time (0650 GMT)
- Where
- Near Pyongyang, towards the sea off North Korea's east coast
- Why
- Heightening animosities with South Korea and in response to defense talks with the US
- Country
- North Korea
- Date
- Tuesday, January 27
- Projectiles
- Multiple short-range ballistic missiles
- Launch Location
- Near Pyongyang
- Flight Path
- Towards the sea off North Korea's east coast
- Flight Distance
- 350 km (217 miles)
- Maximum Altitude
- 80 km
- Neighboring Countries
- Japan, South Korea
- Recent Threats
- Retaliation over alleged South Korean drone flights
- Upcoming Event
- Ruling Workers' Party congress (late January or February)
- Recent Tests
- Hypersonic missiles, long-range cruise missiles, anti-air missiles, nuclear-powered submarine construction
- US Defense Role
- Modernizing military alliance with South Korea
Sources
North Korea Launches Suspected Ballistic Missiles Toward the Sea, Neighbors Say
North Korea fires missiles into sea amid talks of limiting US military role
North Korea fires missiles into sea amid talks on US military role
North Korea’s Kim: party congress to unveil plans for nuclear-war deterrent, KCNA says
North Korea soon to unveil 'next steps' in bolstering nuclear arsenal, says Kim
North Korea test-fires large-caliber multiple rocket launcher with Kim in attendance
