North Korea Launches About 10 Short-Range Missiles Toward Eastern Waters
North Korea launched approximately 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters from Wonsan, escalating tensions with South Korea. This event follows North Korea's threats to resume propaganda broadcasts and deploy new weapons along the border, as well as recent…
Wilmington, NC, October 29, 2026 —
North Korea launched approximately 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters from Wonsan, according to a summary of the event. South Korea and Japan confirmed the launches. The date and time of the launches were not provided.
The launches come amid heightened tensions with South Korea. They follow North Korean threats to resume propaganda broadcasts and deploy new weapons along the border, as well as recent border incidents. The details and timing of those incidents were not provided.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un also recently visited China, according to the summary. No further details about the visit, including its timing or stated purpose, were provided. The available information does not establish a connection between the visit and the missile launches.
The reported launch count is approximate. The summary identifies the missiles as short-range ballistic missiles and says they were fired toward eastern waters from Wonsan, but it does not provide their flight paths, distance, or landing locations. It also does not specify whether any damage or injuries were reported.
South Korea and Japan confirmed the launches, but the summary does not include statements from either government or details about any response. It also does not provide information about North Korea’s public explanation for the firing. Further details about the launches and the regional developments cited alongside them were not included in the available account.
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