Sun 13 Sep 2026 EN
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North Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles off east coast

South Korean officials reported that North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles from the Wonsan area toward the sea early Saturday morning. The projectiles traveled approximately 250 kilometers before landing in international waters, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff. Intelligence authorities from South Korea and the United States tracked the launches and shared data with Japan.

North Korea launches missile salvo after US-South Korea-Japan drills
File photo North Korea launches missile salvo after US-South Korea-Japan drills Photo: South China Morning Post

South Korean officials reported that North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles from the Wonsan area toward the sea early Saturday morning. The projectiles traveled approximately 250 kilometers before landing in international waters, according to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff. Intelligence authorities from South Korea and the United States tracked the launches and shared data with Japan.

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  • South China Morning Post
  • Express Tribune
  • Business Recorder

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