North Korea Launches Missiles Into Western Seas

On Tuesday, North Korea launched several projectiles, including short-range missiles, targeting its western seas. This information was confirmed by the South Korean military.

The projectiles, identified as close-range ballistic missiles, were launched around 1 p.m. local time. They originated from Chongju, located in North Pyongan, a western province of North Korea. These missiles traveled about 50 miles before descending into the Yellow Sea, as reported by the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Seoul.

The short-range missiles have an estimated reach of approximately 185 miles. Alongside, North Korean forces were observed discharging artillery munitions, as mentioned in an official statement.

South Korea is collaborating with U.S. analysts to analyze the specifics of these missile launches. According to South Korea’s Yonhap news agency, the military stated, “We have stepped up surveillance and monitoring in preparation for possible additional launches and are closely sharing related information with the United States and Japan while maintaining a full readiness posture.”

This incident marks the first missile launch by North Korea since April 19, when similar test-firings occurred in the Sea of Japan, known as the East Sea in both Koreas. The Yellow Sea is alternatively referred to as the West Sea in the Korean context.

Newsweek has reached out to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command for comments regarding this situation.

This news is unfolding, and updates are expected soon.