# North Korea launches about 10 missiles toward Sea of Japan, South Korean military says

https://mins.news/en/item/27168

- TASS, 2026-08-20 10:12 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2175557

> North Korea fired about 10 short-range ballistic missiles from the outskirts of Pyongyang toward the Sea of Japan, according to South Korean military officials cited by News1. South Korea, the United States and Japan are sharing information, while Seoul remains alert for further launches and analyzes the missiles’ flight data.

## Stories

- [US–North Korea Relations and North Korea Policy](https://mins.news/en/topic/us-north-korea-relations) — Markdown: https://mins.news/en/topic/us-north-korea-relations.md

## Related coverage

- [North Korea fires more than 10 projectiles towards East Sea: Seoul](https://mins.news/en/video/27284) — CNA, 2026-08-20
- [North Korea fires about 10 missiles a day after Trump curtails South Korea drills](https://mins.news/en/item/27176) — The Guardian, 2026-08-20
- [Japan says North Korea fires suspected missile toward the sea](https://mins.news/en/item/27110) — The Associated Press, 2026-08-20
- [North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile, Japanese authorities say](https://mins.news/en/item/27091) — Reuters, 2026-08-20