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North Korea fires ballistic missiles after condemning military drill as threat

September 12, 2026

Summary

North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles into the sea, a day after the US, South Korea, and Japan concluded joint military exercises. Pyongyang condemned these trilateral drills as a threat, leading to increased tensions in the region.

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