N. Korea launches SRBMs toward East Sea

What happened: North Korea launched more than 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Thursday, detected from the Wonsan area at around 12:30 p.m., according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff. Key numbers: More than 10 missiles. Launch at around 12:30 p.m. Why it matters: The JCS said the military strengthened surveillance and vigilance for possible additional launches, with South Korea, the United States and Japan sharing information and maintaining a readiness posture. The launch followed a joint statement reaffirming commitment to North Korea's denuclearization.

North Korea launched more than 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Thursday, detected from the Wonsan area at around 12:30 p.m., according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff.

The JCS said the military strengthened surveillance and vigilance for possible additional launches, with South Korea, the United States and Japan sharing information and maintaining a readiness posture. The launch followed a joint statement reaffirming commitment to North Korea's denuclearization.