North Korea conducted a sea-based test launch of multiple unidentified cruise missiles from its eastern coast on Wednesday, according to the South Korean military. The notification underscored a pattern of recent demonstrations aimed at showcasing technological ambitions while keeping regional neighbors vigilant about potential shifts in the peninsula’s security dynamics. The missiles were fired toward waters northeast of Wonsan at approximately 9:00 local time (00:00 GMT), with the Joint Chiefs of Staff of South Korea stating in a briefing that South Korea and the United States are conducting a detailed intelligence analysis of the event. The military added that Seoul is coordinating closely with Washington while maintaining heightened surveillance and readiness for any additional activity from the North.
