North Korea Launches Multiple Short-Range Ballistic Missiles Toward East Sea

This event represents the fifth ballistic missile launch this year, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

ASIA — On October 22, 2025, North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles northeastward toward the East Sea from the Jungwha area in North Hwanghae Province.

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South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff detected the launches at approximately 8:10 a.m. local time (11:10 p.m. UTC, October 21, 2025), marking the first test since President Lee Jae-myung took office in June 2025.

This event represents the fifth ballistic missile launch this year, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties.