US and South Korean militaries end drills early, a day after North Korea's missile barrage - AP News
U.S. and South Korean forces ended Ulchi Freedom Shield six days early, and North Korea fired about 10 short-range missiles the next day.
OriginalSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished17:00 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished17:00 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“North Korea fires ballistic missiles as US-South Korea drills near end”
North Korea fires ballistic missiles as US-South Korea drills near end
Key points
- South Korea convened emergency security meeting after North Korea fired missiles toward the eastern sea.
- South Korea says launches include more than 10 short-range ballistic missiles, potentially KN-25 system.
- Pyongyang fissures come during shortened Ulchi Freedom Shield drills between Seoul and Washington.
- North Korea claims 600 mm missiles could deliver tactical nuclear warheads; Seoul cites 80-120 warheads.
- Trump scaled back exercises, sought diplomacy with Kim Jong Un amid tensions and regional alarm.
Other reports
- SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
“North Korea fires 10 missiles day after Trump curtails South Korea joint drills”
- SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP NewsSourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News
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U.S. and South Korean forces ended Ulchi Freedom Shield six days early, and North Korea fired about 10 short-range missiles the next day.