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North Korea launches ballistic missile and projectile toward East Sea FAST-MOVING

North Korea conducted two missile launches toward the East Sea on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The first was identified as a short-range ballistic missile launched from the Wonsan area around 3:00 PM local time, traveling approximately 450 kilometers. A few hours later, a second unidentified projectile was detected heading in the same direction.

South Korea’s National Security Office convened an emergency meeting to assess the security implications and condemned the launches as violations of United Nations Security Council resolutions. Japan’s Ministry of Defense confirmed the suspected ballistic missile launch but noted the projectile fell outside its exclusive economic zone.

The provocations follow North Korea’s recent rejection of an International Atomic Energy Agency resolution regarding its nuclear program. Senior North Korean official Kim Yo Jong has previously stated that the nation’s nuclear status is irreversible and criticized recent joint military exercises conducted by the United States, South Korea, and Japan.

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Donald Trump · International Atomic Energy Agency · Japan · Kim Jong Un · Kim Yo Jong · North Korea · South Korea · United Nations Security Council

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