North Korea fires 10+ ballistic missiles as DMZ mine crisis deepens

North Korea launched approximately 10-12 short-range ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan/East Sea from the Wonsan area, confirmed by South Korean and Japanese authorities. This salvo represents a significant escalation in missile activity and follows heightened border tensions, including a landmine incident in the DMZ and North Korean threats to resume loudspeaker broadcasts. The scale and timing of the launch suggest a deliberate provocation, with uncertainty remaining over further escalation or a return to negotiations.