What Happened
Pyongyang Continues Series Of Ballistic Missile Launches Amid Tensions
North Korea has fired more than 10 short-range ballistic missiles from the Wonsan area toward the Sea of Japan, according to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff. The launch, which occurred on October 29, 2026, is the 17th ballistic missile launch by North Korea this year. The missiles flew about 250 kilometers, and no damage has been reported to aircraft or ships. Japan’s Ministry of Defense reported that the object fell near the east coast of the Korean Peninsula and did not enter Japan’s territory or exclusive economic zone. The launch follows a proposal by South Korea for military talks with the North, which has not been publicly responded to. The situation was first reported by AeroTime.