North Korea test-fired two ballistic missiles in response to a new U.S. military drill with South Korea and Japan. The missiles were launched from Jangyon and flew 370 and 75 miles, with the second missile possibly experiencing abnormal flight. South Korea condemned the launches as a provocation, maintaining readiness with the U.S. The drills aimed to improve joint ballistic-missile defense and other skills to cope with North Korea’s nuclear threats and China’s assertiveness. North Korea denounced the drill as a siege against China and Russia, vowing offensive countermeasures. The country previously launched a multiwarhead missile, claiming success, while South Korea dismissed it as a failed launch. Recent activities include launching trash-carrying balloons to South Korea and signing a defense assistance deal with Russia. North Korea is also holding a party meeting to enhance Korean-style socialism. Overall, tensions remain high in the region.
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