North Korea fires missiles after Seoul's hypersonic test
North Korea has conducted its fourth missile launch in October. South Korea's military called this launch a "show of force" in response to South Korea's successful test launch of a hypersonic missile.
On Monday, North Korea launched a series of ballistic missiles into the ocean, according to South Korea's military. The Joint Chiefs of Staff reported that various types of missiles were launched from the Pyongyang region. One missile traveled over 900 kilometers (559 miles) before landing in the sea. Japan's coast guard also detected two objects fired from North Korea.
This missile test was the latest in a series of more than 10 conducted by North Korea this year, with four occurring in October alone. The test followed South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's announcement of the rare test firing of a new hypersonic missile. South Korea's military characterized North Korea's latest launch as "a show of force in response to the successful test launch of our hypersonic missile, as well as an intentional demonstration of missile capabilities."
The missile tests also occur amid rising tensions following a North Korean landmine explosion near the demilitarized zone (DMZ) last month, which injured three South Korean soldiers.
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