North Korea fires missile barrage toward the sea as tensions with South rise

North Korea fires missile barrage toward the sea as tensions with South rise — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/north-korea-fires-missile-barrage-toward-the-sea-as-tensions-with-south-riseContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. North Korea Fires Missile Barrage Toward Sea Amid Rising Tensionshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/north-korea-fires-missile-barrage-toward-the-sea-as-tensions-with-south-risehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/north-korea-fires-missile-barrage-toward-the-sea-as-tensions-with-south-rise#u174259Wed, 04 Nov 2026 13:14:43 +0000North Korea launched a barrage of ballistic missiles toward the sea off its east coast on Thursday, according to South Korea's military. Seoul reported the firing of around 10 short-range ballistic missiles, while Japan also tracked suspected ballistic missile launches. The weapons tests follow heightened friction between the rival Koreas, including an intensifying row over a recent landmine blast. The launches also come shortly after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made a surprise weekend visit to China, which serves as the North's main ally and economic lifeline.Why it mattersThe m