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North Korea Launches Two Ballistic Missiles Into the Sea of Japan

Tokyo lodged a protest via Beijing over the launches it calls violations of UN resolutions.

Overview

  • Japan’s defense minister said the missiles flew roughly 900 and 950 kilometers with peak altitudes near 50 kilometers, and analysts are examining possible maneuvering trajectories.
  • Both projectiles were assessed to have fallen outside Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone, and authorities reported no damage or injuries.
  • Japan’s Coast Guard issued two maritime alerts and urged vessels to avoid any debris and report sightings to authorities.
  • South Korea’s National Security Council convened an emergency meeting, condemned the firings as provocations, and reviewed readiness measures.
  • This marks North Korea’s first reported ballistic missile launches of 2026, following a previous test on November 7, 2025.