North Korea launched about 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters, following Pyongyang's dismissal of Donald Trump's order to scale back US-South Korea military exercises.
Experts at the Brookings Institution warned Wednesday that the expansion of US missile defences risks fueling an arms race with China and may not reduce nuclear vulnerability.
North Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile on Thursday, which landed outside Japan's exclusive economic zone in the Sea of Japan, according to the Japan Coast Guard and government sources.
North Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile toward the sea on Thursday, following its dismissal of a U.S. decision to scale back military drills with South Korea.
North Korea fired short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Thursday, amid ongoing U.S.-South Korean military exercises that Pyongyang has denounced as invasion rehearsals.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged South Korea to maintain foreign policy autonomy and criticized US policy toward North Korea, while sidestepping questions about Beijing brokering a summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un.
North Korea fired around 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea, South Korea's military reported. The launch coincides with ongoing US-South Korea military drills and follows statements regarding future meetings between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un.
North Korea fired around 10 short-range ballistic missiles, Seoul's military reported, hours after US President Donald Trump stated he plans to meet Kim Jong-un later this year and emphasized the importance of getting along with him.
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun confirmed that Seoul received no prior warning of Donald Trump's decision to reduce joint military exercises. Trump linked the move to South Korea's refusal to support U.S. efforts regarding Iran's nuclear capabilities.
South Korea's defense ministry announced that the 2026 Ulchi Freedom Shield military drills with the US will be cut short by six days. President Trump requested the reduction, citing the cost of exercises and South Korea's refusal to assist with operations in Iran.
The US and South Korea have prematurely ended the Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercises at the request of President Donald Trump. The move, intended to facilitate diplomatic outreach to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has raised concerns regarding defense readiness.
South Korea's military will cut the duration of the joint Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise by half following a U.S. proposal. The move comes as President Trump reportedly seeks a new summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, signaling a shift in regional alliance dynamics.
President Trump has ordered a reduction in US involvement in the 11-day Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises with South Korea, citing costs and a desire to signal openness to North Korea, despite concerns from experts and politicians regarding alliance stability.
President Trump has ordered the Pentagon to scale back the 'Ulchi Freedom Shield' joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his relationship with Kim Jong-un and Seoul's refusal to join US military operations against Iran.
President Donald Trump has ordered a substantial reduction in the Ulchi Freedom Shield joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his relationship with Kim Jong-un, despite military warnings that North Korea is applying new battlefield tactics learned in Ukraine.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung stresses peace while preparing for contingencies after U.S. President Trump ordered a reduction in joint military exercises, citing his relationship with Kim Jong Un and frustration over South Korea's lack of support regarding Iran.
Australian and Japanese defence ministers side-stepped questions on Donald Trump's plan to scale back US drills with South Korea during Canberra talks focused on deepening military ties and regional security threats.
Donald Trump criticised US-South Korea joint military exercises as 'costly' and 'hostile' on social media, highlighting his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un as Seoul and Washington begin annual drills.
President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, citing Seoul's refusal to assist with the war against Iran and praising North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
President Donald Trump announced plans to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his relationship with Kim Jong Un and South Korea's refusal to join US efforts regarding Iran.
South Korea's presidential office expressed hope that ties between the U.S. and North Korean leaders will spark bilateral peace talks, following Trump's order to reduce joint military drills.
South Korea and the US began annual joint military exercises, Ulchi Freedom Shield, shortly after President Donald Trump criticized the drills as costly and 'hostile' toward North Korea.
US President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, citing high costs, a good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and South Korea's refusal to help denuclearise Iran.
US President Donald Trump announced plans to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korea's refusal to join US efforts regarding Iran.
