South Korea’s military said on October 12 that North Korea fired a projectile toward the eastern sea, with the specific type still under analysis. The military action came shortly after South Korea’s recent hypersonic weapon test.
North Korea fired approximately 10 ballistic missiles into the sea east of the country less than 24 hours after Trump announced scaled-down US-South Korea joint military exercises. The move is seen as a strong response to the military adjustment, testing regional security dynamics.
President Trump announces reduction of joint military exercises with South Korea, citing Seoul’s non-participation in Iran operations and his good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.