North Korea fires suspected ballistic missiles into sea, S Korea, Japan say

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete January 27, 2026 at 11:43 AM

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On January 27, 2026, North Korea launched suspected ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan, according to South Korea and Japan. This marks the second such launch this month, following a previous volley on January 4th. Japan's Prime Minister's Office and Ministry of Defence reported that the projectiles landed outside the country's exclusive economic zone. South Korea's Ministry of National Defence confirmed detecting the launch of at least one unidentified projectile from North Korea's east coast. The launch occurred a day after a visit to Seoul by a high-level Pentagon official. North Korea's recent missile tests and threats of retaliation suggest a continued focus on bolstering its military capabilities.

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