North Korea fires up to 10 ballistic missiles toward sea, hours after Trump speaks of re-engagement
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- North Korea launched more than 10 short-range ballistic missiles on Thursday, according to South Korea's presidential office.
- South Korea's presidential office condemned the launch and ordered its military to maintain full readiness during ongoing joint exercises with the United States.
Why it matters: South Korea's order for full readiness during active joint US exercises shows the 10-plus ballistic missile launch was treated as an acute provocation, not a routine test. With combined drills already underway, the dual posture raises the operational cost of any follow-up launch and keeps both militaries on active guard.
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