North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles: SeoulS
Seoul, Sept 12, 2026 (AFP) -
Seoul reported on September 12, 2026 that North Korea had launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles from the Wonsan area towards the East Sea on Saturday. This came just a day after South Korea and the United States, along with Japan, concluded five days of joint maritime drills known as Freedom Edge. The missiles were detected at approximately 05:20 am (2020 GMT Friday) and traveled around 250 kilometers (155 miles) from their launch point.
Seoul's military and intelligence agencies have been monitoring and sharing information about the missile launches with Japan. North Korea had previously conducted a similar missile test on August 20, despite an overture from US President Donald Trump, who expressed interest in meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The joint exercises, however, were viewed as a "threat" by Pyongyang, which has consistently condemned them as rehearsals for invasion.
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