North Korea fires ballistic missile towards Sea of Japan, according to Seoul, ahead of US-South drills
- Posted on August 12, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In brief
North Korea conducted a ballistic missile test, launching a projectile over 700 kilometers across the Sea of Japan in a provocative move that escalates regional tensions. The test occurs amid scheduled joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea, signaling Pyongyang's defiance of international pressure. Military analysts from Seoul and Washington are currently examining the missile's technical specifications and capabilities to assess the threat level posed by this demonstration of advanced weaponry.
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North Korea fires ballistic missile towards Sea of Japan, according to Seoul, ahead of US-South drills
The missile flew more than 700 kilometers (435 miles) over the body of water – also known as the Sea of Japan – Seoul's joint chiefs of staff said in a statement, adding that Seoul and Washington were analyzing its specifications.
