N Korea launches ballistic missile as S Korea, US plan military drills
Summary
North Korea fired a ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan, marking its second test in less than a week. This launch happened just before South Korea and the United States start their annual joint military drills, known as Ulchi Freedom Shield.Key Facts
- North Korea launched a ballistic missile from the Wonsan area toward the East Sea (Sea of Japan).
- The missile flew more than 700 kilometers (435 miles).
- South Korea and the US plan to hold their Ulchi Freedom Shield military drills starting August 17, lasting 11 days.
- About 18,000 South Korean soldiers will participate in these joint exercises with the US.
- North Korea often responds to these drills with missile tests and critical statements.
- Japan reported the missile launch and said the missile had fallen into the sea.
- North Korea has criticized Japan’s defense policies in recent months.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy claimed Russia used a North Korean missile in an attack on a steel plant in Ukraine.
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