Tag: Missile launch

North Korea Fires Suspected ICBM Over Japan, Residents Take Shelter

North Korea fired yet another suspected intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Thursday, prompting residents in parts of central and northern Japan to seek shelter. The alleged ICBM launch marks the North’s seventh this year and was followed by two short-range ballistic launches into the sea. However, the ICBM launch was ultimately unsuccessful, the South Korean military said. South Korea’s…


North Korea Fires 3 Ballistic Missiles

North Korea has launched three ballistic missiles off its east coast on Wednesday local time, according to South Korea’s military, marking the first weapons fire in about two weeks and the 17th round this year. According to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, the three ballistic missiles were launched in the space of less than an…