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 a continuation of its weapons demonstrations this year. This event follows a previous missile launch on April 19 and comes amid heightened tensions in the region. South Korea is enhancing its military readiness and collaborating closely with the U.S. and Japan in response to these developments.
- ▪North Korea fired multiple close-range ballistic missiles from Jongju city on its west coast.
- ▪This marks North Korea's first weapons launch since April 19, when it demonstrated cluster bomb warheads.
- ▪South Korea's military is increasing surveillance and sharing information with the U.S. and Japan.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onNorth Korea launches ballistic missiles over the sea in latest show of forceSouth Korea says North Korea has launched multiple close-range ballistic missiles toward the seaByHYUNG-JIN KIM Associated Press and KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated PressMay 26, 2026, 12:14 AM1:12A TV screen shows a reporting of North Korea's unidentified projectile with file footage during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
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