North Korea tests new set of ballistic missiles in Pacific Ocean

Molly ParksOctober 12, 2026

North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles over its eastern coast, with one missile traveling over 559 miles into the Sea of Japan. These launches are part of North Korea’s recent series of missile tests amid escalating tensions in Northeast asia and the Korean Peninsula, according to South Korean and Japanese officials. Recent reports indicate that North Korea has conducted multiple ballistic missile launches over its eastern coast, with one missile traveling more than 559 miles into the Sea of Japan. these tests are part of a series of recent missile activities by North korea amid rising tensions in Northeast Asia and the Korean Peninsula, according to officials from South Korea and Japan. The launches have raised concerns about regional security and stability.

North Korea fired several ballistic missiles over the country’s eastern coastline on Monday, according to South Korean and Japanese officials.

The missile launches were North Korea’s latest ballistic weapons test, while tensions continue to escalate in northeast Asia and the Korean peninsula. The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff spokesman Jang Do-young said the country’s northern neighbor launched different types of missiles from around Pyongyang, with one flying over 559 miles to land in the Sea of Japan, according to the Associated Press.