North Korea fires at least two ballistic missiles; no confirmed entry into Japan's EEZ
Launches October 12; announcement at 13:15 that day.
IllustrationJapan's defence ministry said North Korea launched at least two ballistic missiles from inland during the 09:00 hour on October 12. The coast guard published the information that afternoon; impacts were estimated near the east coast and in the Sea of Japan.
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Launches October 12; announcement at 13:15 that day.
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Japan's defence ministry said North Korea launched at least two ballistic missiles from inland during the 09:00 hour on October 12. The coast guard published the information that afternoon; impacts were estimated near the east coast and in the Sea of Japan.
At announcement, no entry into Japanese territory or its exclusive economic zone had been confirmed. Japan, the US and South Korea were analysing a possible irregular trajectory by the second missile.
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- 海上保安庁 ↗Source publication date: 2026-10-12
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