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Mains issueGS-2News & Analysis12 September 2026

North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea after military drill it sees as threat

Source: thehindu.comOriginal report

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North Korea launched ballistic missiles towards the sea following a trilateral military drill conducted by the U.S., South Korea, and Japan, which Pyongyang considers a security threat. The 'Freedom Edge' exercise, described as defensive, aims to enhance joint response capabilities against North Korean nuclear threats.

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North Korea launched ballistic missiles towards the sea following a trilateral military drill conducted by the U.S., South Korea, and Japan, which Pyongyang considers a security threat. The 'Freedom Edge' exercise, described as defensive, aims to enhance joint response capabilities against North Korean nuclear threats.

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