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South Korea, US and Japan discuss North Korean missile launches
North Korea fired several ballistic missiles into the East Sea on October 12.
On October 13, diplomatic officials from South Korea, the United States and Japan discussed how to respond.
North Korea said the launches were normal activity to improve its weapons technology.
The launches prompted the three countries to consult with one another.
The discussion focused on a response, but no specific measures were described.
North Korea’s explanation and the three countries’ discussions reflect opposing views of the launches.
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles into the East Sea on October 12.
Foreign affairs officials from South Korea, the United States and Japan discussed how to respond on October 13.
North Korea said the launches were normal activities to advance its weapons technology.
- Who
- North Korea launched the missiles; South Korean, US and Japanese foreign affairs officials discussed a response.
- What
- North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles, and the three countries discussed how to respond.
- When
- The launches took place on October 12, 2026, and the discussion took place on October 13, 2026.
- Where
- The missiles were fired into the East Sea.
- Why
- North Korea said the launches were normal activities to advance its weapons technology. The reason for the three countries’ discussion was not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles into the East Sea.
South Korean, US and Japanese foreign affairs officials discussed a response to the launches.
- Missiles
- Multiple ballistic missiles
- Launch date
- October 12, 2026
- Launch location
- East Sea
- Discussion date
- October 13, 2026
- Countries discussing response
- South Korea, the United States and Japan
What people are saying
normal activities to advance weapons technology
Sources
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