[Edaily Reporter Kim In-kyoung ] The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) announced on the 29th that North Korea had fired more than ten short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea.

The JCS stated, “Our military detected over ten short-range ballistic missiles launched toward the East Sea from the Wonsan area in North Korea around 12:30 p.m. today,” adding, “While our military has strengthened surveillance and vigilance in preparation for additional launches, South Korea, the U.S., and Japan are closely sharing information regarding ‘North Korean ballistic missiles’ and maintaining a full state of readiness.”

This marks North Korea’s second ballistic missile launch in 17 days. Previously, on the 12th, North Korea launched ballistic missiles from the Pyongyang area toward the East Sea. Some of the missiles detected at that time flew more than 900 km.