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North Korea 'fires ballistic missile' after Seoul demands apology

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Sky News
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What happened

North Korea fired a ballistic missile towards the sea off its east coast on Saturday, South Korea and Japan have said.

Key facts

  • Reported by Sky News and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 06:14:00 UTC.

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  • Official statements or denials from the governments named
  • Whether other major newsrooms confirm the same details
  • Any follow-up decision, vote or deadline tied to the event

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

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Sources

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