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North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles Amid US Drills

September 20, 2026

Summary

North Korea fired two ballistic missiles off its eastern coast within three hours, marking its second set of tests in a week. This action follows Pyongyang's accusations that the U.S. is driving regional tensions with its military drills.

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