August 6, 2026

North Korea Launches Short-Range Ballistic Missile Ahead of U.S.-South Korea Drills

The missile was launched from Wonsan, North Korea, at 5 PM local time and landed in waters off the east coast.
South Korea condemned the launch as a provocative act violating UN Security Council resolutions.
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command stated the launch poses no immediate threat but is consulting closely with allies.

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