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North Korea Launches 10 Missiles Amid U.S.-South Korea Drills

3/14/2026

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North Korea launched about 10 ballistic missiles from Sunan on March 14, 2026, into the eastern sea, traveling about 350 kilometers as South Korea conducted joint exercises with the United States, including Freedom Shield.
Japanese officials reported no damage.
South Korea's military increased surveillance and readiness in response.
North Korea's leadership criticized the United States and South Korea for drills.
North Korea's Foreign Ministry condemned U.S.-Israeli actions in Iran and opposed diplomacy.

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North Korea launched about 10 ballistic missiles from Sunan on March 14, 2026, into the eastern sea, traveling about 350 kilometers as South Korea conducted joint exercises with the United States, including Freedom Shield.
Japanese officials reported no damage.
South Korea's military increased surveillance and readiness in response.
North Korea's leadership criticized the United States and South Korea for drills.
North Korea's Foreign Ministry condemned U.S.-Israeli actions in Iran and opposed diplomacy.