North Korea Launches Ballistic Missiles Following Joint U.S.-South Korea Drills
North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles from its Wonsan area into the sea, traveling about 250 kilometers. The missile launches occurred a day after joint military exercises by the U.S., South Korea, and Japan.
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North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles from its eastern Wonsan area, traveling approximately 250 kilometers into its eastern waters, a day after U.S., South Korea, and Japan concluded a five-day military exercise. The missiles included Hwasong-11 series ballistic missiles and 600-millimeter multiple rocket launches, marking North Korea's first missile test in nearly three weeks after a prior launch of over 10 short-range missiles during earlier U.S.-South Korea exercises. In response to the launches, South Korea's presidential national security council urged North Korea to cease violating United Nations Security Council resolutions, while the U.S. Pacific Command confirmed the launches posed no immediate threat to American territory or regional allies.
North Korea launched several ballistic missiles from its eastern coastal area of Wonsan into the sea, with the missiles flying approximately 250 kilometers (155 miles) around 5:20 am on Saturday. This launch occurred shortly after South Korea completed five days of joint maritime drills with the US and Japan, which North Korean officials criticized, warning of potential countermeasures. The US Pacific Command assessed that the missile launches do not pose an immediate threat to US territories or allies, reaffirming support for South Korea in the region.