North Korea Fires Around 10 Ballistic Missiles Toward the Sea

SEOUL, October 29, 2026: North Korea launched around 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea from its eastern coastal town of Wonsan on Thursday, according to South Korea's military. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said it had detected the launches and strengthened surveillance while exchanging information with the United States and Japan. The missile launches come amid heightened tensions between the two Koreas. Disagreements over border security and military activities have added to concerns about stability on the Korean Peninsula. North Korea has also conducted other weapons tests in recent weeks, including tests involving cruise and hypersonic missiles, according to the Associated Press. The latest launches are being closely monitored by regional governments. F