North Korea fires ballistic missiles as border tensions persist

Conflict · First reported 29 Oct, 03:59 · Updated 11:30

South Korea said North Korea fired around 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea off its east coast on Thursday. Seoul said it was increasing surveillance and has called for talks to reduce the risk of accidental clashes along the border; North Korea has not responded to the talks proposal.

South Korea said North Korea launched around 10 short-range ballistic missiles from near Wonsan toward the sea on Thursday.
South Korea’s military said it had stepped up surveillance and was sharing information with the United States and Japan.
Seoul has proposed talks to clarify the military boundary and prevent accidental clashes; North Korea has not responded, according to Euronews.
Three South Korean soldiers were injured in September landmine explosions in the Demilitarized Zone. South Korea attributed the mines to North Korea, which denied responsibility.

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Key facts

Launch count: Around 10, according to South Korea’s military.
Launch area: Near Wonsan on North Korea’s east coast.
Reported distance: Around 250 kilometres, according to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff as reported by Euronews.
Injuries in September mine blasts: Three South Korean soldiers were injured.