politics
March 14, 2026
North Korea fires missile during joint US and South Korea drills
North Korea fired at least one unidentified projectile eastward today, the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the South Korean military announced.
TL;DR
- North Korea fired at least one unidentified projectile eastward.
- The launch took place during joint military drills between South Korea and the United States called "Freedom Shield."
- North Korea has historically condemned these drills as a rehearsal for invasion.
- Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korea's leader, previously warned of dire consequences due to the drills.
- North Korea recently tested strategic cruise missiles from the destroyer "Choe Hyon."
- Kim Jong Un emphasized the need for a powerful nuclear deterrence.
- The last missile launch by North Korea was on January 27th, testing a multiple rocket launcher system.
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