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North Korea fires ballistic missiles
20 Sep 2026 – 4 Oct 2026 · 4 chapters · 7 updates
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Chapter 1North Korea fires ballistic missiles
- 20 Sep
Fires two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea off its eastern coast after rejecting an IAEA resolution, with the second projectile flying 600 kilometers from Wonsan.
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Chapter 2North Korea tests new weapon type
- 22 Sep
Kim Jong-un supervises the test of an unspecified new weapon system, state media reports
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Identified the new weapon as a hypersonic missile, according to North Korean state media reports.
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Chapter 3North Korea declares nuclear status permanent
- 24 Sep
Rejects denuclearization as an unrealistic illusion in a statement issued by the foreign minister on September 24
Chapter 4North Korea projectile launch
- 3 Oct
Fires unidentified projectile toward eastern waters, South Korean military analyzes flight data
Identified the projectile as a ballistic missile, according to South Korean military officials.
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Traveled over 700 kilometers, according to South Korean military officials who have placed their forces on high alert following the launch.
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