Republic World · InternationalRelations · 2026-08-12
North Korea Tests Ballistic Missile Days Before Major US-South Korea Military Exercise Begins
North Korea fired a ballistic missile from Wonsan into eastern waters on Wednesday, the second test in under a week, likely protesting the upcoming August 17 Korea-US Ulchi Freedom Shield drills that North Korea calls an invasion rehearsal.
Why it matters. It highlights escalating military tensions on the Korean Peninsula ahead of major joint defense drills.
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