This is a developing story. Please check back for more details. (Last updated at 1:48 p.m. KST with more details from Seoul’s JCS)
North Korea launched a salvo of around 10 short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) toward the East Sea (Sea of Japan) on Thursday, South Korea’s military announced.
The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said North Korea launched the missiles from the Wonsan area on the east coast around 12:30 p.m. KST.
The military has yet to provide additional details about the missiles’ flight range.
The JCS added that it has strengthened surveillance and vigilance in preparation for additional launches,