North Korea Fires 10 Ballistic Missiles Amid US-South Korea Drill Cuts

North Korea launched 10 ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan on August 21, 2026, following the scaling back of US-South Korea military drills.

Japanese authorities issued emergency alerts as the projectiles were detected, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions.

The missile barrage serves as a direct response to the reduced military cooperation between Washington and Seoul, according to regional analysts.