North Korea Missile Tests

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1. 12 Oct

   South Korea's military on Monday (October 12, 2026) said North Korea fired at least one projectile toward its eastern waters, adding to a recent streak in weapons demonstrations.

   5 outlets · The Hindu

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• 12 Oct North Korea test-fires suspected ballistic missiles, Japan saysNorth Korea launched at least two suspected ballistic missiles on Monday morning local time, according to Japan’s Ministry of Defense. The first missile reached an altitude of approximately 20 kilometers and traveled about 220 kilometers before landing near the country's east coast. The second missile flew much farther, reaching an estimated height of 70 kilometers and traveling over 910 kilometers into the Sea of…ABC News (US)
• 12 Oct North Korea tests new set of ballistic missiles in Pacific OceanNorth Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles over its eastern coastline on Monday, according to South and Japanese officials. One missile flew approximately 559 miles into the Sea of Japan while another reached about 137 miles. This marks North Korea's eleventh missile test this year, significantly higher than in previous years. The launches come amid heightened tensions and after South Korea tested a hypersonic…Washington Examiner
• 12 Oct North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles, adding to streak of weapons testsNorth Korea recently fired multiple ballistic missiles from around Pyongyang, including one that traveled over 559 miles before landing in the sea. Japan’s Defense Ministry confirmed detecting at least two of these launches, which occurred shortly after South Korea tested its own hypersonic weapon. Analysts suggest North Korea's actions are aimed at advancing missile technology and responding to perceived threats…New York Post
• 12 Oct North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles towards the seaNorth Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea off its east coast on Monday, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), which noted one missile flew over 900 kilometers from near Pyongyang. The JCS did not specify the exact number of missiles launched but confirmed they were likely in response to South Korea’s recent hypersonic missile test. This move escalates tensions on the Korean…Al Jazeera
• 12 Oct North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles in continued weapons testsOn Monday, North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles towards its eastern waters from around Pyongyang, according to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff. Japan's Defense Ministry detected at least two of these missiles landing outside their exclusive economic zone. This action follows recent escalations including a missile test on October 3 and the launch of South Korea's first domestically developed hypersonic…CBS News
• 12 Oct North Korea fired projectile towards sea, South Korean military saysOn Monday, October 12, 2026, North Korea fired at least one projectile toward its eastern sea, according to South Korea’s military. Japan also detected the launch and identified it as a suspected ballistic missile. This incident follows recent weapons demonstrations by both North and South Korea, including South Korea's test of a hypersonic weapon on October 9 designed to evade missile defenses.The Hindu
• 12 Oct Days after AI missile test, North Korea fires another projectileSouth Korea’s military reported that North Korea launched an unidentified projectile into the East Sea on Monday. This came shortly after North Korea's recent hypersonic missile test on October 3rd, which included AI technology according to remarks by Kim Yo-jong, sister of leader Kim Jong-un. The latest launch follows a pattern of provocative actions in the region.South China Morning Post

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