Summary
North Korea fired several ballistic missiles off its east coast, according to South Korea’s military. This action follows rising tensions after landmines exploded near the border, injuring three South Korean soldiers last month.Key Facts
- North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles from Pyongyang towards the East Sea (Sea of Japan).
- South Korea detected the launches and increased its military surveillance.
- Japan confirmed at least one suspected ballistic missile launch from North Korea.
- Tensions increased after landmines exploded in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), injuring three South Korean soldiers.
- A joint investigation said North Korea planted the landmines over a year ago, which North Korea denies.
- North Korea claims to have introduced artificial intelligence technology into one of its recent missile launches.
- South Korea recently tested its first homegrown hypersonic glide vehicle, a fast weapon that can change course during flight.
- The DMZ remains a very tense and heavily armed border, and the two Koreas are still technically at war since 1953.
