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.