South Korea holds emergency meeting after North Korea launches ballistic missiles

South Korea’s National Security Council convened on Monday to discuss North Korea’s recent launch of medium-range ballistic missiles, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing the presidential office.

According to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles from Chagang province towards the Sea of Japan (East Sea).

The missiles traveled approximately 250 kilometers (155 miles) before falling into the sea.

In response, the South Korean military has heightened surveillance and monitoring of North Korean activities, maintaining full combat readiness in anticipation of potential further missile launches.

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A presidential spokesperson stated, “The government will closely monitor North Korea’s movements and maintain firm readiness to respond to any provocations.”

This missile launch marks North Korea’s second in 2025, following the launch of a medium-range hypersonic missile on January 6.