Defense · 9 sources combined
North Korea fires missiles
About 10 launched into East Sea
In short
Around 12:30 p.m. on the 29th, North Korea fired about 10 missiles into the East Sea from the Wonsan area.
The Joint Chiefs of Staff estimate they are short-range ballistic missiles and are analyzing the exact type and range.
It has been 17 days since North Korea last fired ballistic missiles on the 12th.
Key facts
| When | Launched around 12:30 p.m. on the 29th. |
|---|---|
| Who | The Joint Chiefs of Staff detected the launch from the Wonsan area in North Korea. |
| What | Fired about 10 projectiles estimated to be short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea. |
| How | South Korea, the U.S., and Japan shared relevant information and strengthened surveillance and monitoring. |
What it means for me
As military provocations repeat, attention is needed to security-related news and exchange rate fluctuations.
