North Korea fires ballistic missiles as US-South Korea drills near end
Summary
North Korea fired more than 10 short-range ballistic missiles into the sea amid joint military drills by South Korea and the United States. South Korea condemned the launches as violations of UN resolutions, while President Trump had recently reduced the drills as part of efforts to improve talks with North Korea.Key Facts
- North Korea launched over 10 short-range ballistic missiles from near Pyongyang toward the sea east of the Korean Peninsula.
- South Korea held an emergency security meeting and called the launches a serious violation of UN Security Council rules.
- The joint US-South Korea military drills were shorter than usual because President Trump ordered them to be scaled back.
- North Korea often responds to these drills with missile tests, seeing them as practice for invasion.
- The missiles traveled about 300 kilometers and may include 600 mm multiple rocket launchers, which North Korea says can carry tactical nuclear weapons.
- South Korea’s Defence Minister said North Korea has between 80 and 120 nuclear warheads.
- Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, criticized the US and South Korea drills and denied recent talks between leaders.
- Russia and China welcomed the decision to reduce the drills and called for eased tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
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