North Korea fires missiles toward sea after ridiculing South’s hopes for better ties

Associated Press (AP) National SecurityNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by By HYUNG-JIN KIM and KIM TONG-HYUNGApril 8, 2026 at 08:23 AM

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North Korea fires missiles toward sea after ridiculing South's hopes for better ties

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On Wednesday, North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles into the sea from the Wonsan area, following a previous launch on Tuesday. The missiles traveled approximately 240 kilometers toward North Korea's eastern waters, with one additional missile traveling over 700 kilometers. These launches occurred after a North Korean official ridiculed South Korea's desire for improved relations. South Korea's military stated it is prepared to respond to any North Korean provocations, maintaining a strong alliance with the United States. The Tuesday launch, originating from the capital region, is suspected to have failed due to an abnormal development early in flight.

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An additional North Korean ballistic missile fired later Wednesday traveled more than 700 kilometers.

factual — South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff100% confidence

South Korea would always remain North Korea’s “most hostile enemy state.”

quote — Jang Kum Chol, first vice minister at Pyongyang’s Foreign Ministry100% confidence

Several missiles lifted off from North Korea’s eastern coastal Wonsan area on Wednesday morning.

factual — South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff100% confidence

North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea Wednesday.

factual — South Korea’s military100% confidence

South Korean media reported the projectile disappeared from radars after an abnormal development.

factual — South Korean media90% confidence

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Wonsan 40% United States 50% Joint Chiefs of Staff 50% Seoul ×260% North Korea ×1090% South Korea ×990%

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