WorldNorth Korea launches ballistic missile after Seoul demands apology over wounded soldiers

North Korea fired a ballistic missile towards the sea on Saturday, South Korea and Japan said, a day after Kim Yo-jong rejected Seoul’s demand for an apology over mines that South Korea says wounded three soldiers in the demilitarised zone. The missile travelled more than 700km from the Wonsan area. South Korea and the US were analysing the test, while Seoul held an emergency security meeting.

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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-10-03 05:31Original