North Korea launches missiles toward eastern waters in 2nd launch of year, South says

Source: AP

By KIM TONG-HYUNG
Updated 9:46 PM CST, January 13, 2025

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Tuesday test-fired multiple missiles toward its eastern waters, South Korea’s military said, as it continued its weapons demonstrations ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the White House.

South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the short-range ballistic missiles were fired from a northern inland area and flew about 250 kilometers (155 miles) before landing in waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan.

The joint chiefs said the South Korean military has strengthened surveillance while sharing the launch information with the U.S. and Japanese militaries. It said it strongly condemns the test, describing it as a “clear provocation” that poses a serious threat to the region’s peace and stability.

It was North Korea’s second launch event of 2025, following a ballistic launch last week.

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