29.10.2026 11:26
North Korea fired 10 short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea (Sea of Japan). The South Korean military announced that the missiles were launched from the Wonsan area and increased surveillance activities against possible new attempts. While information sharing with the US and Japan continues, Japan reported that the missiles fell outside its exclusive economic zone.
North Korea carried out a new missile test that would increase tension in the region. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff announced that the Pyongyang administration fired 10 short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea (Sea of Japan).
MISSILES WERE FIRED FROM THE WONSAN AREA
According to a statement from South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff, North Korea fired 10 short-range ballistic missiles at around 12:30 local time from the Wonsan area on the country's east coast. While it was stated that the missiles were directed toward the East Sea, it was reported that the South Korean military increased its surveillance activities against possible new launches.
SOUTH KOREA IS IN CONTACT WITH THE US AND JAPAN
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff announced that the military maintained its readiness level and closely followed developments against North Korea's new missile tests. It was also noted that close information sharing with the US and Japan continued.
FIRST STATEMENT FROM JAPAN
Japan's Ministry of Defense also reported that North Korea carried out a launch assessed as possibly being a ballistic missile. The Ministry announced that the launched missile fell into the sea outside Japan's exclusive economic zone.
IT CONDUCTED MORE THAN 10 TESTS THIS YEAR
It was reported that North Korea, which was stated to have conducted more than 10 missile tests since the beginning of the year, last fired a ballistic missile on October 12. After the new launches, it was reported that South Korea, the US and Japan were following developments in the region.