South Korean military officials confirmed on November 4, 2026 that North Korea fired a projectile toward the Sea of Japan, according to Kyodo News, while Yonhap reported an unidentified launch toward the East Sea detected by the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Kyodo said the missile hit the sea and exploded at an altitude of 2,300 meters before falling into the water, a detail unreported by other outlets.
Yonhap noted the launch followed a series of short‑range ballistic missile tests fired from the Wonsan area on October 29, 2026, less than a week before this event.
The source also mentioned that North Korean state media reported a cluster bomb tested Saturday that can be mounted on tactical ballistic missiles, adding to the region’s growing tension.
The South Korean military did not disclose the specifics of the detection or the classification of the projectile, according to Yonhap.
