North Korea fires barrage of ballistic missiles and rockets

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North Korea fired "around a dozen" ballistic missiles into the East Sea, triggering a warning from the Japan Coast Guard urging ships to be vigilant. Pyongyang also staged a weapons demonstration featuring cruise missiles, rocket launchers and drones, and leader Kim Jong Un urged drone dominance at an unmanned aeronautical technology exhibition. US Pacific Command said there was no immediate threat from the launches. NHK reported Kim may have conveyed Pyongyang's stance on talks with the US.

Why it matters：A large missile salvo combined with a public drone push signals North Korea is broadening its military leverage ahead of any renewed talks with Washington.

Key points

  • North Korea fired about a dozen ballistic missiles into the East Sea.
  • The demonstration included cruise missiles, rocket launchers and drones.
  • US Pacific Command said there was no immediate threat.

Sources (original reporting)

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