On the morning of 3 October 2026, North Korea launched a ballistic missile towards the Sea of Japan. According to military data, the projectile covered a distance of over 700 kilometres before falling into the water.
Incident details and intelligence response
As reported by Yonhap News Agency, citing the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces, the launch was recorded at 6:30 local time. The launch site was the area of the city of Wonsan, located on the coast of the Sea of Japan.
Intelligence systems of South Korea and the US tracked the flight trajectory from launch to impact. At present, military experts from both countries are analysing the received data to accurately determine the type of missile and its technical characteristics.
Possible weapon characteristics
In Seoul, assumptions are being made regarding the class of the weapon used. Estimates suggest it could have been a medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM), capable of reaching targets at distances of 1,000 to 3,000 kilometres, or an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) with a flight range of 3,000 to 5,500 kilometres.
South Korea's position
JCS representatives emphasised that the South Korean armed forces continue to carefully monitor various North Korean movements. These actions are being carried out within the framework of a joint defence strategy with the United States. Military officials stressed that they maintain full readiness to respond to any possible provocations from Pyongyang.
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