What Happened
Pyongyang Responds To Perceived Provocation With Missile Launches
North Korea has launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea, in response to a trilateral military drill by the US, South Korea, and Japan. The launch, which came after the drill ended, saw the missiles fly about 250 kilometers each in a direction toward North Korea’s eastern waters. The US Pacific Command said the launch didn’t pose an immediate threat, but the move is likely to escalate tensions in the region. The development was first reported by The Associated Press.