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North Korea Fires 10 Ballistic Missiles Amid U.S.-South Korea Drills

3/15/2026

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North Korea launched about 10 ballistic missiles on March 14, 2025, aligning with U.S.-South Korean military exercises.
Missiles were fired from Sunan near Pyongyang and flew about 220 miles.
They landed outside Japan's exclusive economic zone.
North Korea criticized the drills as threatening regional stability, and Freedom Shield runs through March 19, 2025, to enhance joint capabilities.

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North Korea launched about 10 ballistic missiles on March 14, 2025, aligning with U.S.-South Korean military exercises.
Missiles were fired from Sunan near Pyongyang and flew about 220 miles.
They landed outside Japan's exclusive economic zone.
North Korea criticized the drills as threatening regional stability, and Freedom Shield runs through March 19, 2025, to enhance joint capabilities.