North Korea fires about 10 ballistic missiles toward sea in show of force, South Korea says

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by Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press
March 14, 2026
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North Korea fired about 10 ballistic missiles toward the sea during US-South Korea military exercises.

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North Korea fired approximately 10 ballistic missiles toward the eastern sea on Saturday, according to South Korea's military. The missile launches occurred as South Korea conducts joint military exercises with the United States. The timing appears designed as a deliberate show of force by Pyongyang in response to the ongoing US-South Korean military drills. The launches represent North Korea's latest escalation in regional tensions through weapons testing. South Korea's military is monitoring the situation as the joint exercises with US forces continue.

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South Korea's military is monitoring the situation as joint exercises with US forces continue.

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