Spannung: Südkorea: Nordkorea feuert erneut ballistische Raketen ab

North Korea has once again launched several ballistic missiles, according to South Korean and Japanese reports. The projectiles are believed to have been fired from the area around the capital Pyongyang and flew roughly 900 kilometers towards the Sea of Japan, reported South Korea's official news agency Yonhap citing the General Staff.

Japanese broadcaster NHK, referencing government sources, stated that the projectiles were found outside of Japan's exclusive economic zone. Specific details about the rocket types were not immediately known. North Korea had no initial statement on the test, leaving the background unclear. The relationship between the two countries remains tense.

Last Thursday, South Korea conducted its first hypersonic glider test, which, according to the government, enables precise strikes. However, tensions between Seoul and Pyongyang had already risen before the test, following a mine explosion that injured three South Korean soldiers on the heavily fortified border between the two nations, attributed to a North Korean landmine.

North Korea denied responsibility. Several tests in recent weeks The latest rocket test follows a series of similar launches. On October 3rd, North Korea fired a missile from the area around the port city of Wonsan. Earlier, on September 20th, the country tested at least one ballistic missile that subsequently crashed into the Sea of Japan.

North Korea repeatedly tests ballistic missiles, with experts stating that the country aims to develop its military capabilities and demonstrate strength. Since several UN Security Council resolutions, North Korea is fundamentally prohibited from launching ballistic missiles.