North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea
North Korea conducted multiple ballistic missile launches toward the sea, marking another instance of weapons testing this year. The missiles were fired from the Sinpo area and traveled approximately 140 kilometers. South Korea and Japan expressed concerns over the tests, emphasizing the need for regional security and compliance with international resolutions.
- ▪North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles from the Sinpo area toward the sea.
- ▪The missiles flew about 140 kilometers in the direction of eastern waters.
- ▪South Korea's military is analyzing the launch platforms used for the missiles.
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North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea on Sunday (April 19, 2026), its neighbors said, the North’s latest weapons testing activity this year.The missiles fired from the North’s Sinpo area flew about 140 kilometers (87 miles) each in a direction toward the country’s eastern waters, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said. It said South Korea maintains a readiness to repel any provocations by North Korea and is closely exchanging information with the U.S. and Japan.Also Read | North Korea fires unidentified projectile, South Korea military saysSouth Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the launches happened on Sunday (April 19, 2026) morning from the North’s eastern Sinpo area.
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