North Korea

North Korea fires projectile toward East Sea

SEOUL, January 27 (AJP) - North Korea fired what is believed to be a ballistic missile toward the East Sea on Tuesday. The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said it detected an "unidentified projectile" launched by North Korea later in the day but did not provide further details. The JCS is currently analyzing the projectile. The North's provocation came about a month after it ushered in the New Year with a missile launch on Jan. 4. as South President Lee Jae Myung was se

January 27, 2026