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North Korea fires two ballistic missiles, U.S. says
U.S. Pacific Command said North Korea launched two ballistic missiles on Oct.
12.
South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said it detected the launch from the Pyongyang area at about 9:20 a.m.
local time.
At least one missile flew more than 900 kilometers, according to South Korea.
The U.S. command said the launch posed no immediate threat to U.S. personnel or territory, or to its allies.
It said it was consulting with allies and partners and remained committed to their defense.
The launch followed a North Korean ballistic missile launch from the Wonsan area toward the East Sea on Oct.
3.
U.S. Pacific Command said North Korea launched two ballistic missiles on October 12, 2026, Korea time.
South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said it detected the launch at about 9:20 a.m. from the Pyongyang area.
At least one missile flew more than 900 kilometers, according to South Korea’s military.
The U.S. command said the launches posed no immediate threat to U.S. personnel or territory, or to its allies.
- Who
- North Korea launched the missiles, according to U.S. Pacific Command.
- What
- Two ballistic missiles were launched. South Korea said at least one flew more than 900 kilometers.
- When
- October 12, 2026, Korea time. South Korea detected the launch at about 9:20 a.m.
- Where
- The launch was detected from the Pyongyang area.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
North Korea fired one ballistic missile from the Wonsan area toward the East Sea.
North Korea launched two ballistic missiles, according to U.S. Pacific Command.
- Missiles launched
- 2 ballistic missiles
- Launch date
- October 12, 2026 (KST)
- Detection time
- About 9:20 a.m.
- Launch area
- Pyongyang area
- Distance
- At least one missile flew more than 900 kilometers
What people are saying
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea launched two ballistic missiles on October 12, 2026 (KST)
Based on current assessments, this event does not pose an immediate threat to U.S. personnel or territory, or to our allies
committed to the defense of the U.S. homeland and our allies in the region
Sources
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