North Korea Tests Missile Ahead of U.S.-South Korea Drills | Wilmington News

North Korea just fired another ballistic missile — this one soaring over 700 kilometers and landing in waters beyond Japan’s exclusive economic zone — just days before major U.S.-South Korea drills begin. It’s the second test in under a week, and experts say Pyongyang uses these military exercises as cover to ramp up its own weapons program. South Korea and Japan are furious, calling it provocation and a direct threat to regional safety. The U.S. insists its drills are defensive — but history shows North Korea sees them as war prep, responding with more missiles and fiery rhetoric. This latest launch marks North Korea’s first since late June, despite global bans — and signals they’re building toward bigger leverage for future talks. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/84af19c70d5f447e