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North Korea Fires Unidentified Projectile into East Sea Amid Nuclear Tensions
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Firstpost•20-09-2026, 12:55
North Korea Fires Unidentified Projectile into East Sea Amid Nuclear Tensions
- •North Korea launched an unidentified projectile off its east coast on Sunday, according to South Korea's military.
- •This launch follows a previous firing of multiple short-range ballistic missiles and Pyongyang's rejection of a UN nuclear watchdog resolution.
- •The Japanese prime minister's office confirmed the launch, identifying the projectile as a "suspected ballistic missile" that has since fallen.
- •North Korea reaffirmed its status as a nuclear-armed state this week, accusing "hostile forces" of trying to end its nuclear program.
- •The country has legally enshrined its nuclear status, with estimates of its arsenal ranging from 57 to 120 weapons.
Key Questions Answered
South Korea's military reported that North Korea fired an unidentified projectile into the East Sea, while Japan's prime minister's office confirmed the launch as a suspected ballistic missile that has already fallen.
North Korea rejected the IAEA resolution demanding it halt nuclear activities, accusing hostile forces of trying to end its nuclear program and stating that the resolution has no effect on its position as a nuclear-armed state.
US President Donald Trump stated in August that North Korea possessed 57 very powerful nuclear weapons, whereas South Korea has estimated the total number to be between 80 and 120.
