Tensions Rise: North Korea Fires 10 Ballistic Missiles During U.S.–South Korea Military Drills
fired around 10 ballistic missiles toward waters off its east coast on March 14, according to the military of , in a fresh show of force during ongoing joint military drills with the .
South Korea’s said the missiles were launched from the Sunan area near at around 1:20 p.m. local time and traveled roughly 350 kilometers before landing in the , also known as the .
Officials in confirmed that the missiles did not fall inside its exclusive economic zone, and there were no immediate reports of damage.
The launches came as U.S. and South Korean forces continued large-scale spring military exercises, which both allies describe as defensive readiness drills. However, North Korea has repeatedly condemned the exercises as rehearsals for invasion, often responding with missile tests or military warnings during such drills.
The latest launch further escalates tensions on the Korean Peninsula, as Pyongyang continues to expand its missile and weapons programs.
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