North Korea Conducts Missile Test in Western Seas

On Tuesday, North Korea launched a series of projectiles, including short-range missiles, into its western seas, as reported by the South Korean military.

The missiles were launched around 1 p.m. local time from the coastal region of Chongju in North Pyongan Province. They traveled approximately 50 miles before landing in the Yellow Sea, according to the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Seoul.

The missiles have an estimated range of about 185 miles. The launch also included artillery fire from North Korean forces, according to the statement.

South Korean authorities are collaborating with U.S. analysts to analyze the specifics of these launches.

“We have increased surveillance and monitoring to prepare for any further launches. We are closely sharing information with the United States and Japan while maintaining full readiness,” South Korea’s Yonhap news agency quoted the military.

This marks North Korea’s first launch since April 19, when it tested short-range ballistic missiles in the Sea of Japan, referred to as the East Sea by both Koreas. The Yellow Sea is also called the West Sea in the Korean Peninsula.

Newsweek has contacted the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command for comments via email. This story is developing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.