North Korea recently test fired an estimated 10 ballistic missiles from its upgraded large-caliber multiple rocket launcher system, taking aim at an island target in the Sea of Japan in what was the country’s third ballistic missile launch since the start of 2026.

According to South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), the missiles were launched simultaneously at around 1:20 PM local time from the Sunan area near Pyongyang. Officials said the scale of the launch involving around 10 missiles marks one of the most significant missile demonstrations by leader Kim Jong Un this year.

North Korea fired over 10 ballistic missiles into the sea amid US–South Korea military drills, signalling rising tensions even as Donald Trump expresses openness to renewed dialogue with Kim Jong Un.

Japan issues emergency alert after North Korea launches suspected ballistic missile; PM Takaichi activates crisis response team

The move came as South Korea and the United States have been conducting an annual joint military exercise, News.Az reports, citing Kyodo. The

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s office has asked authorities to ensure the safety of aircraft, vessels and other military assets. It has also called for deploying all measures for precaution, includin

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