Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleArpan RaiWednesday 08 April 2026 11:03 BSTFile footage of a North Korean missile test (AFP/Getty)North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles towards its east coast on Wednesday, following similar test-firings the previous day.South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff reported an additional unidentified missile fired on Wednesday afternoon from the Wonsan area.Japan confirmed the latest missile fell into the sea shortly after launch, without entering its territorial waters or exclusive economic zone.Both Japan and South Korea condemned the launches, with Japan saying they threaten regional and international peace and security, and South Korea calling them a provocation violating UN resolutions.These launches mark North Korea's fourth, fifth, and sixth ballistic missile tests this year, occurring amidst conflicting messages from Pyongyang towards Seoul.In fullSuspected ballistic missile fired by North Korea falls into sea after just 10 minutes following ‘abnormality’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in