# North Korea launches ballistic missile as South Korea and US plan military drills

https://mins.news/en/item/19632

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-12 00:39 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/12/n-korea-launches-ballistic-missile-as-s-korea-us-plan-military-drills?traffic_source=rss

> North Korea has carried out a ballistic-missile launch, marking its second weapons test in less than a week. The test comes as South Korea and the United States prepare for their annual military exercises. The timing places the launch alongside preparations for the joint drills.

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