# North Korea fires ‘around a dozen’ ballistic missiles as tensions with South Korea rise

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- France 24, 2026-10-29 05:04 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20261029-north-korea-launches-around-a-dozen-ballistic-missiles-amid-rising-tensions-with-south-korea

> North Korea fired around a dozen short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Thursday, South Korea’s defence ministry said. Pyongyang has intensified weapons tests in recent weeks despite Seoul’s offer of military talks.

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