North Korea Launches Multiple Missiles Days After South Korean Hypersonic Weapon Test
The Japanese Ministry of Defense also confirmed the launch, saying at least two missiles had been detected within 20 minutes of each other.
TL;DR
- North Korea fired multiple missiles toward the sea off its eastern coast on October 12.
- The launch followed South Korea's recent test-fire of a hypersonic weapon.
- South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff detected the launch from the Pyongyang area.
- At least one projectile traveled over 900 km.
- South Korea is increasing surveillance and maintaining readiness, sharing information with the US and Japan.