North Korea launches multiple missiles in first tests of 2026
The Japan Times••world
Key Points:
- North Korea launched at least two ballistic missiles on Sunday, marking its first missile tests of the year, according to Japan’s Defense Ministry.
- Both missiles landed outside Japan's exclusive economic zone in the Sea of Japan, as stated by Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi.
- Koizumi condemned North Korea's missile launches as threats to regional and international peace and security.
- Japan is coordinating closely with the United States and South Korea in response to North Korea's actions.
