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North Korea Launches Missile Amid Drills | Philadelphia News
North Korea’s surprise short-range ballistic missile launch signals a dangerous escalation as tensions spike ahead of major U.S.-South Korea drills. Detected off Wonsan, the test comes just before joint exercises—and is seen by Pyongyang as a provocation, despite Seoul and Washington insisting they’re defensive. With Kim Jong Un doubling down on nuclear expansion and deepening ties with Russia and China, experts warn his goal is international recognition to ease sanctions—even as UN bans still apply to ballistic tests. Ships in the region are on alert as global eyes watch for the next move…
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