Rising Tensions: Pyongyang Fires Ballistic Missile into the Sea of Japan
North Korea fired a ballistic missile from its east coast into the Sea of Japan, according to South Korea's military. This launch comes amid heightened tensions after an explosion injured three South Korean soldiers last month in the demilitarized zone.
James Okonkwo
October 4, 2026 · 1 min read
BriefPublished (Dubai time, UTC+4) · event date: 2026-10-03
North Korea conducted a ballistic missile launch on Saturday morning from the Wonsan region, located on its east coast, towards the Sea of Japan, reported the South Korean military.
This action occurs amid renewed tensions between the two Koreas. South Korea demands an apology from Pyongyang following an explosion last month in the demilitarized zone that injured three South Korean soldiers.
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