https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/north-korea-fires-multiple-ballistic-missiles-towards-the-seaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/north-korea-fires-multiple-ballistic-missiles-towards-the-seahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/north-korea-fires-multiple-ballistic-missiles-towards-the-sea#u123035Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:25:22 +0000North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea on Monday morning. South Korea's military and Japan reported the projectile launches, which mark the latest in a streak of weapons tests by Pyongyang. The launches occurred off North Korea's east coast into the Sea of Japan, also referred to as the East Sea. Officials in Seoul indicate the latest missile test appears to be a show of force following South Korea's recent hypersonic missile test-fire.Why it mattersThe flurry of weapons tests follows weeks of mounting friction between North and South Korea over a landmi