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South Korea Reports North Korea Fired Unidentified Projectile, Possible Missile Launch After 37 Days

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Published May 26, 2026 2:08 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 12:07 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

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South Korea's military reported that North Korea fired an 'unidentified projectile' into the Yellow Sea, marking a potential missile launch after a 37-day hiatus.

South Korea's military reported that North Korea fired an 'unidentified projectile' into the Yellow Sea, marking a potential missile launch after a 37-day hiatus.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605260125.aspx Distributor: CNA (Central News Agency)
Published: May 26, 2026

South Korea's military stated on the 26th that North Korea fired an 'unidentified projectile' toward the Yellow Sea. If confirmed as a missile, this would be the first launch since April 19, ending a 37-day pause. The Joint Chiefs of Staff are currently analyzing the details. Meanwhile, reports suggest that Chinese President Xi Jinping may visit North Korea this week, though neither Beijing nor Pyongyang has officially confirmed the trip.

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Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
Category: politics

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Announced　May 26, 2026 2:08 PM — Distributor CNA (Central News Agency)
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South Korea's military reported that North Korea fired an 'unidentified projectile' into the Yellow Sea, marking a potential missile launch after a 37-day hiatus.

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