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North Korea Fires Two Missiles in 3 Hours; Seoul, Tokyo Condemn Launches
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News18•20-09-2026, 15:45
North Korea Fires Two Missiles in 3 Hours; Seoul, Tokyo Condemn Launches
- •North Korea launched two missiles from its eastern coast on Sunday, with the second test occurring just three hours after the first.
- •The first projectile, identified as a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM), flew approximately 450 km towards the East Sea.
- •South Korea's National Security Council and Japan condemned the launches, stating they violate UN Security Council resolutions and threaten regional peace.
- •The missile tests followed Pyongyang's criticism of US-led military exercises and accusations that Washington is escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
- •Kim Yo Jong, sister of Kim Jong Un, blamed US-led drills for rising tensions and affirmed North Korea's commitment to strengthening its nuclear arsenal.
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North Korea fired two missiles from its eastern coast on Sunday, with the second test occurring only about three hours after the first launch.
South Korea's National Security Council condemned the launches as a violation of UN Security Council resolutions. Meanwhile, Japan lodged a diplomatic protest through Beijing, stating that North Korea's actions threaten regional and international peace and security.
North Korea criticized US-led military exercises and naval drills near Guam, with Kim Yo Jong blaming these actions for worsening tensions on the Korean Peninsula and reaffirming Pyongyang's commitment to strengthening its nuclear arsenal.
