At a routine Foreign Ministry briefing on Aug. 21, spokesman Lin Jian was asked by YONHAP about N. Korea’s launch of more than 10 ballistic missiles into eastern waters the previous day — described by YONHAP as Pyongyang’s 12th launch this year and the largest in three years. Lin Jian said, "We have noted the reports; no new comment."

2026-08-21

At a routine Foreign Ministry briefing on Aug. 21, spokesman Lin Jian was asked by YONHAP about N. Korea’s launch of more than 10 ballistic missiles into eastern waters the previous day — described by YONHAP as Pyongyang’s 12th launch this year and the largest in three years. Lin Jian said, "We have noted the reports; no new comment."