North Korea launches missiles as it dials up pressure against U.S.
Updated on: September 20, 2026 / 11:36 AM EDT / CBS/AP
TL;DR
- North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea on Sunday.
- The launches occurred days after North Korea reaffirmed its nuclear status and rejected a UN resolution.
- The missiles were fired from the Wonsan area, with the first flying 280 miles and the second over 370 miles.
- South Korea and the U.S. are analyzing the missiles' specifications.
- The U.S. Pacific Command stated the launches do not pose an immediate threat to the U.S. or its allies.
- South Korea's presidential office urged North Korea to immediately halt its banned ballistic missile launches.
- Kim Yo Jong, Kim Jong Un's sister, dismissed U.S. overtures and criticized multilateral maritime exercises.
- North Korea has conducted multiple weapons demonstrations, including live-fire drills involving missiles, artillery, and drones.