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DPRK fires projectiles toward its eastern waters, says ROK military

CGTN

 , Updated 21:32, 27-Jan-2026
DPRK conducts a long-range strategic cruise missile launch drill, December 28, 2025. /VCG
DPRK conducts a long-range strategic cruise missile launch drill, December 28, 2025. /VCG

DPRK conducts a long-range strategic cruise missile launch drill, December 28, 2025. /VCG

The Republic of Korea (ROK)'s military said the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Tuesday fired several unidentified projectiles toward its eastern waters.

ROK's military said in a statement that it detected several unidentified ballistic missiles launched by DPRK toward its east waters at around 3:50 p.m. Tuesday (local time). The missiles were fired from areas north of Pyongyang and flew approximately 350 kilometers.

The military said it has strengthened surveillance and monitoring in preparation for possible additional launches and is maintaining a full readiness posture.

Source(s): Xinhua News Agency
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