Published Apr 18, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Updated 7 months ago · 1 source

South Korea says North Korea has launched ballistic missiles toward the North’s eastern waters

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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea said North Korea has launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the North’s eastern waters. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the launches happened on Sunday morning from the North’s eastern Sinpo area. It said South Korea has bolstered its surveillance posture and is closely exchanging information with the U.S. and Japan. Japan’s Defense Ministry also said North Korea has fired a suspected ballistic missile.