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North Korea fires ballistic missiles toward the sea, its fourth launch in a month

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First reported on Monday 12 October 2026 at 24:29 EDT by The Independent·Latest article on Monday 12 October 2026 at 01:22 EDT

Summary

North Korea fired 'several ballistic missiles' into the Sea of Japan, Seoul's military said, Euronews reported on Monday 12 October, and The Independent said the missiles were fired toward the sea off the east coast, the fourth launch in a month. South Korea's National Security Office convened an emergency meeting to condemn the launches, according to The Independent, and to review the country's military readiness, according to Euronews.

Latest: North Korea fired 'several ballistic missiles' into the Sea of Japan, Seoul's military said, the fourth launch in a month according to The Independent, and South Korea's National Security Office convened an emergency meeting.

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How it unfolded

  1. Monday 12 October

    North Korea fired 'several ballistic missiles' into the Sea of Japan, Seoul's military said, the fourth launch in a month according to The Independent, and South Korea's National Security Office convened an emergency meeting.