North Korea launches missile ahead of US-South Korea military drills

North Korea has launched a ballistic missile into the sea off its east coast, marking its second missile test in less than a week. The missile, fired from the Wonsan area, flew over 700 km before landing between the Korean Peninsula and Japan. This launch coincides with upcoming US-South Korea military exercises, which North Korea often views as provocative. The US and South Korea maintain that these drills are defensive in nature, aimed at countering North Korea’s advancing military capabilities.

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