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North Korea fires suspected ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan
Japan’s Defense Ministry said North Korea fired objects believed to be ballistic missiles at about 9:23 and 9:41 a.m.
on October 12.
South Korea’s military said North Korea launched several ballistic missiles from near Pyongyang toward the Sea of Japan.
Japan said the missiles were believed to have landed outside its exclusive economic zone, the sea area where a country has certain rights over resources.
The launches were North Korea’s 11th missile launch of 2026, according to Japan’s Defense Ministry.
North Korea has also pursued missile launches and nuclear development, contributing to tensions with Japan, the United States and South Korea.
South Korea said it was on alert and coordinating with Japan and the United States.
Japan’s prime minister ordered officials to gather and assess information, check the safety of aircraft and ships, and prepare for any emergency.
Japan’s Defense Ministry said North Korea launched objects suspected to be ballistic missiles on October 12.
The launches took place at about 9:23 a.m. and 9:41 a.m., the ministry said.
The objects were believed to have fallen outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone.
South Korea’s military said several ballistic missiles were launched from around Pyongyang toward the Sea of Japan.
The launches were North Korea’s 11th missile launch of 2026, according to Japan’s Defense Ministry.
- Who
- North Korea.
- What
- It launched objects suspected to be ballistic missiles.
- When
- October 12, at about 9:23 a.m. and 9:41 a.m.
- Where
- From around Pyongyang toward the Sea of Japan; the objects were believed to have fallen outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
North Korea fired at least one ballistic missile, according to the article.
Japan’s Defense Ministry said North Korea launched an object suspected to be a ballistic missile.
Japan’s Defense Ministry said North Korea launched another object suspected to be a ballistic missile.
- Launch count in 2026
- 11th, according to Japan’s Defense Ministry
- First reported launch
- October 12, about 9:23 a.m.
- Second reported launch
- October 12, about 9:41 a.m.
- Launch area
- Around Pyongyang, according to South Korea’s military
- Likely impact area
- Outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone
Sources
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