The rockets were launched at approximately 10 a.m. local time and are currently under analysis by both Korean and U.S. intelligence authorities.

On June 22, 2025, North Korea launched over 10 rounds of rockets into the Yellow Sea, a move that follows recent joint air drills conducted by South Korea, the United States, and Japan.

A South Korean military official reported that the projectiles flew several kilometers before landing in the Yellow Sea, and both South Korean and U.S. intelligence agencies are closely monitoring the situation.

These missiles were fired from an upgraded 240-millimeter multiple rocket launcher, capable of targeting South Korean population centers, including the Seoul metropolitan area.

In response to these provocations, the South Korean military has stated it is prepared to respond overwhelmingly while maintaining a strong defense posture in cooperation with the United States.

This escalation comes amid advancements in North Korea's nuclear and missile capabilities, with Kim Jong Un recently unveiling two new naval destroyers that he claims will transform the North Korean Navy.

The rockets were launched from the Sun'an area of Pyongyang and are classified as short-range ballistic missiles, which violate UN Security Council resolutions.

Tensions on the Korean Peninsula have been exacerbated by Kim Jong Un's growing ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin, including potential military support for Russia's actions in Ukraine.

This incident marks the first rocket launch by North Korea since the election of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung earlier in June 2025.

The joint military drills that preceded the rocket launches involved two South Korean F-15K fighter jets, six U.S. F-16 fighters, and two Japanese F-2 jets, and were conducted near South Korea's southern island of Jeju.

In a separate incident, Onnuri Church, a South Korean megachurch, reported a hacking incident during a live-streamed service on June 18, where the North Korean flag was displayed, prompting an investigation.

There are growing concerns that North Korea may receive economic and military support from Russia, potentially enhancing its weapons development capabilities.