North Korea Fires Two Ballistic Missiles

South Korea's military said on September 20, 2026, that North Korea launched two ballistic missiles off its eastern coast within a three-hour window, the second set of tests in about a week. Reaction pending.

Two launches in three hours

Officials said the first missile was followed by a second roughly three hours later and that both were fired into waters east of the Korean Peninsula. The statement described the activity as part of a continuing series of launches this month, without giving further technical details.

Officials said the tests came days after Pyongyang accused the United States of raising tensions through a series of military drills. South Korea's military said it was tracking the missiles and sharing data with partners to assess trajectories and impact areas.

Officials noted the launches add to a recent pattern of demonstrative weapons tests. Seoul said it would continue close surveillance and routine reporting; diplomats and regional capitals have in previous cases registered protests or sought responses through international forums.

Officials said they were monitoring developments and expected to provide further updates by September 21, 2026.