North Korea confirms a test of a tactical ballistic missile, while South Korea conducts missile drills amid heightened tensions with the United States.
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan on October 12, with one flying over 900 kilometers. South Korea and Japan detected the launches, and three soldiers were injured near the border after mine explosions. The South Korean military and U.S.-led forces accused North Korea of violating the armistice and UN resolutions.
- North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan on October 12, with at least one flying over 900 kilometers, detected by South Korea and Japan.
- South Korea conducted a test of a hypersonic gliding vehicle on Thursday, while North Korea reportedly used artificial intelligence in a hypersonic intermediate-range missile launch on October 3.
- Japan's Defence Ministry detected at least two missiles, with Deputy Defense Minister Takaaki Kojari confirming Tokyo observed at least two.
- South Korea's National Security Service held an extraordinary meeting to condemn the missile launches.
- The South Korean military and U.S.-led U.N. Command accused North Korea of violating the armistice agreement and UN Security Council resolutions.
- A joint Seoul-UN investigation concluded North Korea planted landmines in the DMZ.
- Three South Korean soldiers were injured near the border after mine explosions.
- Missiles traveled about 900 kilometers toward the Sea of Japan, with one flying more than 900 kilometers.
- The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff detected the launch from near Pyongyang at 9:20 a.m.
- The Missile Administration said technological upgrades to key components represent a major achievement.
- North Korea denied wrongdoing regarding mine removal operations.
- Takaaki Kojari said kim Jong Un vowed to continue weapons development.
- A diplomatic dispute emerged between South Korea and North Korea in late September.
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