DPRK Missile Programme

Ballistic Missile Launch (March 14, 2026)

Summary

According to Japane Ministry of Defense, On the afternoon of March 17, 2026, North Korea conducted a provocative military action by launching multiple ballistic missiles from its western coast. The missiles traveled in a northeasterly direction, reaching a peak altitude of approximately 80 km and covering a flight distance of roughly 340 km. Initial assessments indicate that the projectiles landed in the waters off the eastern coast of the Korean Peninsula, outside of Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

Ballistic Missile Launch (January 27, 2026)

Summary

Acoording to Japan Ministry of Defense, North Korea launched two ballistic missiles from its western coast toward the east this afternoon. While a detailed joint analysis by Japan, the United States, and the Republic of Korea is currently underway, preliminary data indicates the missiles landed near North Korea's eastern coast. Crucially, both projectiles are estimated to have fallen outside of Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

Launch Event 1: at approximately 15:54
  • Peak Altitude: ~80 km
  • Flight Distance: ~350 km
Launch Event 2: at approximately 16:02
  • Peak Altitude: ~70 km
  • Flight Distance: ~340 km
  • Launch Vector: From the western coast of the DPRK toward the east (cross-peninsular trajectory).



NK News reported, the Republic of Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said the DPRK launched “multiple short-range ballistic missiles” toward the sea from the northern part of Pyongyang around 3:50 p.m. KST.The ROK military said the North Korean missiles flew about 217 miles (350 km), adding that it is closely sharing information with the U.S. and Japan and strengthening surveillance and vigilance in preparation for further launches.

Ballistic Missile Launch (January 4, 2026)

Summary

According to Japan Ministry of Defense, North Korea launched at least two ballistic missiles eastward from the vicinity of its western coast between the 7:00 and 8:00 a.m. timeframe today. Detailed analysis is currently underway in close coordination among Japan, the United States, and the Republic of Korea. At this stage, the missiles are assessed to have fallen outside Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the Sea of Japan. There is also a possibility that both missiles flew on irregular trajectories; analysis is ongoing.

Launch Event 1: at approximately 07:54
  • Reached a maximum altitude of around 50 km and traveled approximately 900 km.
Launch Event 2: at approximately 08:05**
  • Reached a maximum altitude of around 50 km and traveled approximately 950 km.