

2 min readUpdated: Mar 14, 2026 01:25 PM IST
North Korea on Saturday launched more than 10 ballistic missiles toward the eastern sea, according to South Korea’s military. The latest launches come as South Korea and the United States are carrying out joint military drills in the region.
South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missiles were fired from the Sunan area, where Pyongyang’s international airport is located. The projectiles reportedly travelled around 350 kilometres (220 miles) to an altitude of 80 kilometres. The military added that it has intensified surveillance and remains on high alert for possible additional launches, while closely coordinating with the United States and Japan, Reuters reported.
Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said the missiles landed outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone, with no reports of damage to aircraft or ships.
The Prime Minister’s Office issued instructions in response to the attack, urging authorities to dedicate maximum effort to gathering and analysing information and to provide the public with updates in a timely and appropriate manner.
Instructions by the Prime Minister in Response to the Missile Launch by North Korea (13:30) pic.twitter.com/s447obl1FB
— PM’s Office of Japan (@JPN_PMO) March 14, 2026
It also advised officials to ensure the safety of aircraft, vessels, and other assets.
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