North Korea launched more than 10 multiple-launch rockets from the Sunan area near its capital, Pyongyang, on Thursday morning, according to South Korea’s military. The rockets were fired in a north-westerly direction, although specific details about their range or targets have not yet been disclosed.
South Korean military officials stated that the projectiles are believed to be short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs), a type of weapon banned under United Nations Security Council resolutions. The international community, particularly South Korea, Japan, and the United States, has long expressed concern over North Korea’s continued missile development and testing activities.
The launches come amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing international diplomatic efforts to curb Pyongyang’s weapons program. South Korea’s military is closely monitoring the situation in coordination with its allies and maintaining a heightened state of readiness.
The latest missile test adds to a series of provocations by North Korea in recent months, as the regime continues to advance its missile capabilities in defiance of global sanctions and diplomatic pressure.
