North Korea launches ballistic missiles over the sea in latest show of force
North Korea has launched multiple close-range ballistic missiles into the sea, marking its first weapons demonstration since April. This action comes amid heightened tensions and ongoing military preparations by South Korea, which is closely coordinating with the US and Japan. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un continues to expand the country's missile capabilities while rejecting US calls for nuclear disarmament talks.
- ▪North Korea launched multiple close-range ballistic missiles toward the sea on Tuesday.
- ▪This was the first weapons launch event since April 19, when North Korea fired multiple short-range missiles.
- ▪South Korea's military has increased its surveillance and is sharing information with the US and Japan.
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World News North Korea launches ballistic missiles over the sea in latest show of force By Associated Press Published May 26, 2026, 2:37 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google North Korea launched multiple close-range ballistic missiles toward the sea on Tuesday, South Korea’s military said, the latest in a series of weapons demonstrations by North Korea this year. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missiles were fired from Jongju city on the North’s west coast. It said South Korea’s military has bolstered its surveillance posture and is closely exchanging related information with the US and Japan.
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