North Korea Fires Multiple Short-Range Ballistic Missiles, Flying 400 km

Sep 17, 2024, 10:36 PM

North Korea has fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles, according to reports from South Korea's Yonhap news agency and Japan's Defense Ministry. The missiles were launched eastward towards the Sea of Japan and flew about 400 km. The Japan Coast Guard confirmed that the missiles have likely already landed. This marks the second missile launch by North Korea within a week, following the recent unveiling of a uranium enrichment facility. The situation is being closely monitored by both South Korean and Japanese authorities as tensions in the region escalate.