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North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea off its east coast on Monday, South Korea’s military said.
The missiles were launched from near Pyongyang, and at least one flew more than 900km.
Japan’s coastguard said it detected two projectiles believed to be ballistic missiles and that they appeared to have fallen.
The launch follows recent weapons tests by both Koreas, including South Korea’s first test of a hypersonic glide vehicle on Thursday and a North Korean missile test on October 3.
Tensions have also risen after a mine blast in the Demilitarized Zone injured three South Korean soldiers in September.
South Korea and the United Nations Command said North Korean troops planted the mines, but Pyongyang denies responsibility.
South Korea says it is watching for further launches and sharing information with the United States and Japan.
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea off its east coast on Monday, South Korea’s military said.
South Korea said at least one missile flew more than 900km from the Pyongyang area.
Japan’s coastguard reported two unidentified projectiles, believed to be ballistic missiles, that appeared to have fallen.
South Korea said the launch followed its first test-firing of a hypersonic missile on Thursday and appeared to be a show of force.
Seoul said the launches violate UN Security Council resolutions and urged Pyongyang to stop.
- Who
- North Korea fired the missiles, according to South Korea’s military.
- What
- Multiple ballistic missiles were launched toward the sea. At least one flew more than 900km.
- When
- Monday, October 12, 2026; South Korea’s military said it detected the launch at about 9:20 a.m.
- Where
- From the Pyongyang area toward the East Sea, off North Korea’s east coast.
- Why
- South Korea’s JCS spokesperson said the launch appeared to be a show of force after South Korea’s hypersonic missile test-fire.
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The South Korean military has stepped up its surveillance to prepare for additional launches and is maintaining an all-out readiness posture, while closely sharing relevant information with the United States and Japan
North Korea fired a ballistic missile from the Wonsan area toward the East Sea.
South Korea conducted its first test-firing of a hypersonic missile.
South Korea’s military detected multiple ballistic missiles launched from the Pyongyang area.
- Missiles detected
- Multiple; South Korea did not specify the number
- Longest reported flight
- More than 900km
- Launch area
- Pyongyang
- Direction
- Toward the East Sea, off North Korea’s east coast
- Japan’s coastguard report
- Two unidentified projectiles believed to be ballistic missiles
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