North Korea fires several ballistic missiles toward the East Sea
South Korea's military said North Korea launched several ballistic missiles toward the East Sea. That is the waters off the Korean Peninsula's eastern coast, also known internationally as the Sea of Japan.
North Korea has launched several ballistic missiles toward the East Sea, South Korea's armed forces announced on 12 October. The East Sea is the body of water off the Korean Peninsula's eastern coast, also known internationally as the Sea of Japan. The launch matters because ballistic missile tests bear on the security situation on the peninsula.
The announcement says more than one missile was fired. The source gives no exact number, no missile type, no flight distance and no launch site. It also does not say where the missiles landed or whether they posed any threat.
The report is preliminary and rests solely on the South Korean military's statement. North Korea has not commented on the launch, at least not in the source. Reactions from other countries are also unknown. More details may emerge after further statements from South Korean military officials.
