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North Korea Launches Short-Range Missiles as South Vows Response

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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Summary

Kim Jong Un urged rapid expansion of drone and AI tech at a weapons exhibition.
North Korea launched about ten short-range ballistic missiles from Wonsan toward the Sea of Japan.
South Korea national security adviser Wi Sung-lac said Seoul will respond firmly to protect the border.
Kim Yo Jong said North Korea will activate border loudspeakers against South Korea by end of October.

History

In August 1998 North Korea launched the three-stage Taepodong-1, a technology demonstrator derived from the Soviet Scud that flew roughly 1,600 km and passed over Japan at more than 200 km altitude. U.S. and Japanese officials interpreted the test as a step toward intermediate-range missiles, a perception echoed today as Kim Jong Un pursues AI-driven weapons, prompting renewed diplomatic pressure.

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In August 1998 North Korea launched the three-stage Taepodong-1, a technology demonstrator derived from the Soviet Scud that flew roughly 1,600 km and passed over Japan at more than 200 km altitude. U.S. and Japanese officials interpreted the test as a step toward intermediate-range missiles, a perception echoed today as Kim Jong Un pursues AI-driven weapons, prompting renewed diplomatic pressure.

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