North Korea Tests Missiles Amid U.S.-Allied Drills | Entertainment and Celebrity News

North Korea just fired off a barrage of short-range missiles into the sea—right after U.S., South Korea, and Japan wrapped up their massive joint drills. Seoul called it an outright violation of UN rules, while U.S. Pacific Command said no immediate threat to America or allies. The five-day “Freedom Edge” exercises tested air, sea, and cyber coordination—and North Korea’s defense chief warned of “strong countermeasures.” Kim Jong Un is doubling down on nuclear buildup, recently celebrating a new naval destroyer capable of carrying nukes. With stalled talks since 2019 and growing ties to Russia and China, he’s signaling he’ll only return to negotiations if the U.S. drops its hostile stance and recognizes North Korea as a nuclear power. These missile tests? Just part of his escalating pressure tactic. 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/9906b8c179feb51a