The test occurred after Pyongyang rejected a request for an apology regarding landmine explosions in the demilitarized zone that injured three soldiers. In response to the launch, the South Korean Blue House convened a national security council meeting and placed military forces on alert for further activity. Japan’s Prime Minister’s Office issued a routine notification, and U.S. Air Force RC-135S Cobra Ball aircraft were active to track the missile's re-entry phases.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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North Korea Fires 700km Missile After Border Blasts
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Seoul's defense ministry monitored a ballistic projectile fired from Wonsan on October 3 that landed in the East Sea. The flight spanned more than 700 kilometers, although officials in Tokyo estimated the distance at approximately 680 km. NHK reported the weapon fell in open waters outside Japan's exclusive economic zone, and U.S. Pacific Command stated the event posed no immediate threat to personnel, territory, or regional allies.
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