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North Korea launches a dozen short-range missiles towards the Sea of Japan

South Korean authorities report missile launches from North Korea, coinciding with Trump's announcement of a meeting with Kim Jong-un.

20 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The South Korean military has reported that North Korea launched around ten short-range ballistic missiles. This event was communicated by South Korean authorities today, generating alerts in the region.

The missile launches occurred just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced his intention to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un this year.

Japanese authorities had previously detected the launch of a single projectile before the broader significance of the multiple launches was confirmed, according to reports from international media.

The projectile was confirmed by authorities who had been on alert due to rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula, particularly during ongoing military exercises between South Korea and the United States.

North Korea's missile launches have raised concerns in the region, intensifying the focus on relations between the two Koreas and the United States. Tensions have fluctuated in recent years, marked by diplomatic efforts that have taken place.

This incident occurs amidst growing uncertainty in the area and represents a new episode of North Korean military activities, which continue to be monitored by regional authorities and international powers.

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