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North Korea fires ballistic missile towards east, South Korea says
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Posted on October 21, 2025
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Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
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1 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
North Korea fired a ballistic missile towards the east, confirmed by South Korea's military. Details of the launch remain limited.
SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea fired a ballistic missile towards the east, South Korea's military said on Wednesday. It did not provide details of the launch.
Earlier, Yonhap news agency said the launch was towards the sea off North Korea's east coast.
(Reporting by Jack Kim; Editing by Himani Sarkar)
A ballistic missile is a type of missile that follows a ballistic trajectory to deliver one or more warheads. It is powered initially by a rocket and then follows a free-fall path towards its target.
South Korea's military is responsible for the defense of the country and maintaining national security. It monitors threats and conducts operations to protect against potential attacks.
Missile launches can signify military capability and intentions of a country. They are often monitored closely by other nations for implications on regional security and international relations.
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