North Korea launches ballistic missile into Sea of Japan
North Korea fired at least one ballistic missile from the Wonsan area on the morning of October 3, 2026. The missile flew approximately 700 km before landing in the Sea of Japan. The launch, Pyongyang's 16th this year, occurred amid heightened regional tensions following a recent landmine incident in the Demilitarized Zone. South Korea's National Security Council convened an emergency meeting to assess the situation and coordinate with the United States and Japan.
Date: October 3, 2026
Location: East Asia, North Korea
Conflict: Korean Peninsula Tensions
Category: missile
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Straits Times