May 26, 2026, 09:06May 26, 2026, 09:06
According to the South Korean military leadership, North Korea fired several short-range missiles and other flying objects. The missiles were launched around the North Korean city of Chongju near the country’s west coast and had a flight range of 80 kilometers, South Korea’s general staff said. Due to the possibility of further missile tests from North Korea, the highest alert will be maintained.
People in Seoul watch the missile test.Image: keystone
This is North Korea’s eighth ballistic missile test this year. The country last fired several short-range missiles on April 19th. According to several UN Security Council resolutions, North Korea is fundamentally prohibited from firing ballistic missiles.
South Korea’s official news agency Yonhap had previously reported, citing South Korean government officials, that China’s head of state Xi Jinping could possibly meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang this month. The state visit has not yet been officially confirmed. (dab/sda/dpa)