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North Korea Launches Missiles Following US-Led Military Drills

One missile may have exploded over land, raising regional tensions after trilateral exercises by the US, Japan, and South Korea.

  • North Korea fired two ballistic missiles early Monday; one may have failed and exploded mid-air.
  • The launches followed a three-day military exercise by the US, Japan, and South Korea in the East China Sea
  • North Korea condemned the drills as provocative and promised 'offensive and overwhelming' countermeasures.
  • South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff are analyzing the missile launches for further details.
  • The US Indo-Pacific Command stated the launches do not pose an immediate threat but continue to monitor the situation.
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