North Korea fires unidentified projectile toward East Sea

North Korea launched an unidentified projectile toward the sea east of the Korean Peninsula on 12 Sep 2026, according to South Korea's defence ministry. South Korean authorities are analysing the projectile's specifications and range. The launch follows more than 10 short-range ballistic missile lau

North Korea has launched an unidentified projectile toward the sea to the east of the Korean Peninsula, South Korea's defence ministry said on Saturday (12 Sep 2026).

South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported earlier that South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff are analysing the projectile's specifications and range.

Last month, North Korea launched more than 10 short-range ballistic missiles and ordered its military to maintain full readiness during ongoing joint exercises with the United States.

The launch came as South Korea, Japan and the US concluded their joint military drills on Friday to test readiness against North Korea's missile and nuclear weapons threats.