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North Korea Launches 10 Missiles Following US Reduction of Joint Drills with South Korea

20 Ağustos 2026The Guardian

North Korea has launched approximately 10 short-range ballistic missiles into the sea, as reported by South Korea's military. This action occurred shortly after former President Trump ordered a reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea, which was seen as an attempt to foster diplomatic relations with Ki…
The missiles were launched from the capital region of North Korea around 5 PM local time.
The missile launches come amid a broader context of fluctuating diplomatic relations between the U.S. and North Korea, where military exercises have often been a point of contention.
The timing of North Korea's missile launches in relation to the U.S. scaling back military drills with South Korea suggests a strategic response to perceived diplomatic overtures.

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