North Korea, Armed Conflict / War, Level 3: Missile launch from Pyongyang toward the East Sea – North Korea

2026-04-08: North Korea fired at least one ballistic missile on Wednesday (8 April) from the Pyongyang area toward the East Sea (Sea of Japan), marking a second launch in about a day.
Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. Ongoing armed clashes are to be expected. Travellers are advised to exercise high caution, to strictly avoid operations of security forces, and to follow instructions from security forces.