North Korea fires 10 ballistic missiles during US-South Korea military drills

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressMarch 14, 2026 at 08:11 AM

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North Korea fired approximately ten ballistic missiles into the eastern sea on Saturday, according to South Korea's military. The launches originated near Pyongyang and landed outside Japan's exclusive economic zone. This action coincides with ongoing joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea. South Korea's military has increased surveillance and is coordinating with the US and Japan in response to the launches. The timing also aligns with escalating tensions in the Middle East, leading to speculation about potential redeployment of US missile defense assets from South Korea.

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Iran 30% Freedom Shield 40% Donald Trump 40% Lee Jae Myung 40% US Forces Korea 50% Middle East ×250% Japan ×260% Pyongyang 60% Joint Chiefs of Staff ×270% United States ×580% South Korea ×690% North Korea ×490%

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South China Morning Post

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North Korea

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