North Korea Conducts 700-km Ballistic Missile Test Amid Rising Tensions
North Korea launched a new ballistic missile from its eastern coast, which traveled approximately 700 kilometers before landing in the sea. This test occurs during a period of heightened friction with South Korea and follows reports of increased military cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow. The launch is seen as a further escalation of North Korea's missile capabilities and a challenge to regional security frameworks.
Date: August 13, 2026
Location: Kangwon, North Korea
Conflict: Korean Peninsula Tensions
Category: missile
Severity: HIGH
Source: Zona Militar