North Korea fires 10 ballistic missiles toward sea
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- North Korea fired about 10 short‑range ballistic missiles toward the sea (PBS)
- Kim Jong Un oversaw a test of tactical‑nuke launchers, signaling a new weapons focus (Wall Street Journal)
- KCNA reported Kim supervising multiple rocket‑launcher drills, adding a conventional dimension
- South Korea and the U.S. noted the missile salvo coincided with joint exercises, raising regional tension
Why it matters: It spikes regional tension and tests deterrence amid U.S.-South Korea drills.
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