Event Brief
North Korea fires apparent ballistic missile into sea
By The BriefBrief · Sources (8)
Filed: Sep 20, 2026 at 3:09 AM ET
Summary: North Korea fired an apparent ballistic missile on Sunday, Japan’s Defense Ministry said. The missile fell into the sea shortly after launch, believed to be outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone, and South Korea’s military confirmed it was launched from the North’s eastern coast.
WHO: North Korea; Japan’s Defense Ministry; South Korea’s military
WHAT: North Korea launched an apparent ballistic missile that fell into the sea shortly after launch.
WHEN: Sep 20, 2026
WHERE: Japan (waters outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone); launched from North Korea’s eastern coast
WHY: Part of ongoing military operations.
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