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North Korea has fired around 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea off its eastern coast, raising fresh concerns about security and stability on the Korean Peninsula. The launches were reported on Thursday, October 29, 2026, by South Korea’s military, which said it was strengthening surveillance and maintaining readiness against possible further missile activity. According to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, the missiles were launched from the Wonsan area on North Korea’s eastern coast at approximately 12:30 p.m. local time. The missiles reportedly travelled about 250 kilometres before landing in the sea. The incident has drawn attention from South Korea, Japan and the United States, as the three countries continue monitoring North Korea’s military activities. South Korea Strengthens Military Surveillance Following the launches, South Korea’s military increased its surveillance measures and remained alert for additional missile tests. Offi...

South Korea will not deploy military forces to the Middle East in a way that would draw the country directly into the ongoing conflict involving Iran, President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday, September 18, 2026. The announcement comes as Seoul faces growing concerns over the safety of its citizens, commercial vessels and energy supplies in the region. South Korea is heavily dependent on imported energy, making the security of major shipping routes an important national concern. Speaking at a news conference, President Lee said South Korea would not send military assets for the purpose of entering or participating in the war. At the same time, he indicated that Seoul was examining limited measures to protect commercial shipping, crude oil shipments and South Korean citizens operating in the region. One area receiving particular attention is the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically important maritime passage through which a significant amount of the world's energy supplie...