North Korea launches two missiles after South Korean hypersonic test
North Korea fired at least two ballistic missiles with a 17-minute interval, which fell outside Japan's EEZ, according to Japan's Vice Minister of Defense. The launch follows a South Korean hypersonic missile test, escalating tensions on the peninsula. The exact missile type and trajectory remain unconfirmed, but the timing suggests a direct response to Seoul's test.
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North Korea Ballistic Missile Launches Following South Korean Hypersonic Test
North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan, with one reportedly traveling over 900 km. This action is assessed by South Korean military and intelligence sources as a direct response to South Korea's recent hypersonic missile test, continuing a pattern of tit-for-tat escalation. The specific types of missiles launched and their precise trajectories remain largely unconfirmed.