North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea


NPR · 18 Apr 2026



South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff says the launches happened on Sunday morning from the North's eastern Sinpo area.


North Korea has conducted ballistic missile launches from its eastern Sinpo area, as confirmed by South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff. This action underscores the ongoing tensions in the region and highlights North Korea's continued development of its missile capabilities.


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