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North Korea fires projectile off east coast amid tensions with South Korea
North Korea launched a projectile off its east coast on Thursday, according to South Korea’s military.
South Korea described it as unidentified, while Japan said it appeared to be a ballistic missile; Yonhap reported more than 10 short-range ballistic missiles.
The launch came amid rising tensions between the two Koreas over landmine blasts that injured three South Korean soldiers.
Seoul has accused Pyongyang of planting the mines, but North Korea denies responsibility.
South Korea has proposed talks to clarify the border and reduce the risk of accidental clashes, but North Korea has not responded.
South Korea’s military is examining the launch, and its type and range have not been confirmed in the reports.
North Korea launched a projectile toward the East Sea on October 29, South Korea’s military said.
South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff provided no further details, including the weapon type, according to AP.
Yonhap’s headline reported that about 10 short-range ballistic missiles were fired, while other reports described the weapon as unidentified.
Japan’s defence ministry said the launch appeared to involve a ballistic missile.
The launch came amid rising tensions between the two Koreas over landmine blasts that injured three South Korean soldiers.
- Who
- North Korea.
- What
- It launched a projectile toward the East Sea. Yonhap reported about 10 short-range ballistic missiles; other reports said the weapon was unidentified.
- When
- October 29, 2026.
- Where
- Off North Korea’s east coast, toward the East Sea.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Donga Ilbo reported that North Korea launched missiles on these dates, describing them as hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missiles.
North Korea launched missiles, according to Donga Ilbo.
North Korea launched a projectile toward the East Sea, according to South Korea’s military.
- Launch date
- October 29, 2026
- Launch location
- Off North Korea’s east coast
- Reported weapon count
- About 10 short-range ballistic missiles, according to Yonhap’s headline
- Injuries in landmine blasts
- Three South Korean soldiers
- Sea name
- East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan
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The North fired an unidentified projectile into the East Sea
appears to be a ballistic missile