North Korea fires about ten short-range missiles toward the sea

North Korea launched roughly ten short-range ballistic missiles from the Wonsan area on its east coast on 29 Oct, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said. The projectiles flew about 250 kilometres before landing in waters east of the peninsula. Japan's Defense Ministry said it detected a suspected ballistic missile launch, and its Coast Guard urged ships to avoid any debris. South Korea has increased surveillance and is coordinating with the United States and Japan. The launch comes amid heightened tension after landmine blasts on 21 Sep injured three South Korean soldiers at the border, which Seoul blames on Pyongyang and Pyongyang denies.