North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles in latest test-launch

WorldPolitics
8 Apr 2026 • 6:03 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles towards its east coast on Wednesday, following similar test-firings the previous day.
  • South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff reported an additional unidentified missile fired on Wednesday afternoon from the Wonsan area.
  • Japan confirmed the latest missile fell into the sea shortly after launch, without entering its territorial waters or exclusive economic zone.
  • Both Japan and South Korea condemned the launches, with Japan saying they threaten regional and international peace and security, and South Korea calling them a provocation violating UN resolutions.
  • These launches mark North Korea's fourth, fifth, and sixth ballistic missile tests this year, occurring amidst conflicting messages from Pyongyang towards Seoul.

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