North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles off east coast
South Korea's military reports the launches amid tensions over recent border incidents.
At a glance
- Multiple ballistic missiles launched from North Korea's east coast on Monday
- Launches follow border landmine explosions that injured three South Korean soldiers
- South Korea increased surveillance in response
- Japan confirmed at least one suspected ballistic missile
North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles from its east coast on Monday, according to South Korea's military. The launches occurred amid heightened tensions following landmine explosions near the border that injured three South Korean soldiers last month. Seoul said it increased surveillance in response to the launches.
Japan confirmed at least one suspected ballistic missile was fired during the incident.
Why it matters
The launches represent an escalation in tensions on the Korean peninsula following recent border incidents.
Original reporting
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