US-South Korea drills

North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile as US-South Korea Prepare for Joint Drills

North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan on August 13, its second weapons test in less than a week, as the US and South Korea prepare for the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield military drills. South Korea's military detected the launch from Wonsan, with the missile flying over 700 kilometers before landing. Experts see this as a signal that Pyongyang is closely watching the upcoming exercises.