World · 2026-10-29 · Morning briefing

North Korea launches 10 ballistic missiles into sea

North Korea fired approximately 10 short-range ballistic missiles into the sea off its eastern coast on Thursday. South Korea's military reported the launch originated from near Wonsan around 12:30 p.m. local time. The volley marks more than the tenth such test conducted by Pyongyang this year; Japan's defence ministry confirmed the missiles landed outside its exclusive economic zone.

The launch follows a sharp escalation in tensions on the peninsula. On September 21st, three South Korean soldiers were wounded by landmines in the Demilitarized Zone. A joint investigation by South Korea and the United Nations concluded North Korea had planted the devices over a year ago, an accusation Pyongyang denies. Kim Yo Jong, the sister of leader Kim Jong Un, dismissed Seoul's subsequent demand for an apology as "despicable."

In response, South Korea's military is increasing surveillance in co-ordination with the United States and Japan. The provocations come as Seoul expresses concern it could be sidelined in nuclear negotiations between Washington and Pyongyang. North Korea's previous missile test, on October 12th, occurred just one day after US President Donald Trump suggested he might meet with Kim Jong Un.

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