North Korea Launches Ballistic Missiles Amid US-South Korea Military Drills
North Korea fired ballistic missiles following the start of joint military exercises by the US and South Korea, causing heightened tensions in the region.
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North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles into the sea in response to the commencement of annual US-South Korea military exercises. The US condemned North Korea's actions while South Korean forces enhanced their surveillance. An accidental bombing incident involving South Korean jets injured several civilians, prompting the suspension of live-fire training. North Korea criticized the exercises, labeling them provocative and a potential spark for conflict, while expressing concerns over US security interests.
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North Korea launched ballistic missiles in response to the joint military exercises between the US and South Korea, which it views as a provocation and a rehearsal for invasion.
The incident involved two South Korean KF-16 fighter jets mistakenly dropping bombs on a civilian area in Pocheon, near the North Korean border, due to human error. About 30 people were injured, and live-fire training was suspended pending an investigation.
The US condemned North Korea's actions and called on the DPRK to refrain from further unlawful and destabilizing acts. The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command stated that while the launches did not pose an immediate threat, they continue to monitor the situation.
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