North Korea launches missiles in response to US-South Korea military drills

Overview

• North Korea fired missiles into the Sea of Japan during ongoing US-South Korean military exercises.
• The US deployed bombers to the Korean Peninsula as a show of force against North Korea's provocations.
• South Korea and Japan condemned North Korea's missile launches as a violation of UN resolutions.
• North Korea said its missile tests simulated nuclear strikes on South Korean targets in response to the joint drills.
• Experts say North Korea aims to expand its nuclear capabilities to gain concessions from the US and allies.