North Korea missile tests and regional diplomacy

North Korea fires projectiles amid ongoing regional drills while US, Japan and South Korea reaffirm denuclearization goals.

2 stories148 sourcesUpdated Sep 22, 2026

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Sep 22, 2026
US Japan South Korea reaffirm North Korea denuclearization goal.
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Sep 22, 2026
North Korea fired missiles toward the East Sea on Sunday amid regional military drills.
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US Japan South Korea reaffirm North Korea denuclearization goal

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North Korea Fires Projectile Toward East Sea

North Korea fired missiles toward the East Sea on Sunday, with reports identifying either an unidentified projectile or an identified one and without immediate details on range or type. The launches come amid ongoing regional military drills among South Korea, the United States, and Japan and follow a string of earlier tests, signaling heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

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