North Korea fires ballistic missiles towards sea, says South Korea
Kartavya Desk Staff
North Korea on Saturday launched more than 10 ballistic missiles toward the eastern sea, according to South Korea’s military. The latest launches come as South Korea and the United States are carrying out joint military drills in the region. South Korea’s Presidential Blue House urged North Korea to cease missile launches, Reuters reported. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missiles were fired from the Sunan area, where Pyongyang’s international airport is located. The projectiles reportedly travelled around 350 kilometres (220 miles) to an altitude of 80 kilometres. The military added that it has intensified surveillance and remains on high alert for possible additional launches, while closely coordinating with the United States and Japan, Reuters reported. Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said the missiles landed outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone, with no reports of damage to aircraft or ships. The Prime Minister’s Office issued instructions in response to the attack, urging authorities to dedicate maximum effort to gathering and analysing information and to provide the public with updates in a timely and appropriate manner. > Instructions by the Prime Minister in Response to the Missile Launch by North Korea (13:30) pic.twitter.com/s447obl1FB — PM’s Office of Japan (@JPN_PMO) March 14, 2026 Instructions by the Prime Minister in Response to the Missile Launch by North Korea (13:30) pic.twitter.com/s447obl1FB — PM’s Office of Japan (@JPN_PMO) March 14, 2026 It also advised officials to ensure the safety of aircraft, vessels, and other assets. The Express Global Desk at The Indian Express delivers authoritative, verified, and context-driven coverage of key international developments shaping global politics, policy, and migration trends. The desk focuses on stories with direct relevance for Indian and global audiences, combining breaking news with in-depth explainers and analysis. A major focus area of the desk is US immigration and visa policy, including developments related to student visas, work permits, permanent residency pathways, executive actions, and court rulings. The Global Desk also closely tracks Canada’s immigration, visa, and study policies, covering changes to study permits, post-study work options, permanent residence programmes, and regulatory updates affecting migrants and international students. All reporting from the Global Desk adheres to The Indian Express’ editorial standards, relying on official data, government notifications, court documents, and on-record sources. The desk prioritises clarity, accuracy, and accountability, ensuring readers can navigate complex global systems with confidence. Core Team The Express Global Desk is led by a team of experienced journalists and editors with deep expertise in international affairs and migration policy: Aniruddha Dhar – Senior Assistant Editor with extensive experience in global affairs, international politics, and editorial leadership. Nischai Vats – Deputy Copy Editor specialising in US politics, US visa and immigration policy, and policy-driven international coverage. Mashkoora Khan – Sub-editor focusing on global developments, with a strong emphasis on Canada visa, immigration, and study-related policy coverage. ... Read More