Missile Launch
North Korea fires projectile during South Korea-US joint drills
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North Korea fired at least one unidentified projectile eastward on Saturday, according to the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The launch occurred as South Korea and the United States conducted their key springtime military exercise. Pyongyang has long criticized the allies' drills as preparations for an invasion.
North Korea has fired what appears to be a ballistic missile. The launch comes amid growing speculation of a possible meeting between leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump.
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North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on January 4, 2026—its first weapons test of the year—claiming retaliation for South Korean drone incursions near Pyongyang. The U.S. reaffirmed defense commitments to allies, while the launches preceded South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's summit with China's Xi Jinping, where leaders pledged to pursue North Korea dialogue.
North Korea launched a suspected short-range ballistic missile toward the East Sea on Friday. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff confirmed the launch, prompting an emergency meeting at the presidential office. The incident occurs amid heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula.