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North Korea fires missiles into sea as South Korea, US hold military drills
The ballistic missile launch comes a day after US President Donald Trump said he would visit North Korean leader Kim Jong Un this year.
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- Why it matters
- The launch signals North Korea's response to allied military activity on the peninsula, occurring as Trump signals potential direct engagement with Kim Jong Un.
- Most affected
- US and South Korean military personnel — Heightened operational tempo and security measures during scheduled joint exercises.
- Likely next
- Whether North Korea issues a formal statement about the launches or conducts further tests before Trump's stated visit.
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