North Korea fires several ballistic missiles toward the East Sea
North Korea launched several ballistic missiles toward the East Sea, according to reports. The multiple launches represent an escalation from the previously reported single suspected ballistic missile launch.
A series of ballistic-missile launches heightens military tensions on the Korean Peninsula and could prompt responses from South Korea, Japan and the United States.
Why 70 is a serious score
A score of 70 sits in DoomRadar's 61–80 band, which represents serious escalation or large-scale disruption. The score estimates potential severity and wider impact; it is not a probability or a forecast of losses.
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