December 01, 2023
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North Korea launches ballistic missile after criticizing US extended deterrence

Seoul says missile fired into East Sea just hours after DPRK foreign minister warned of ‘fiercer’ military response

This is a developing story. Please check back later. (Updated at 2:15 p.m. to include more information from South Korean military) 

North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) into the East Sea on Thursday, and the U.S. and ROK militaries conducted a joint missile defense drill the same day, according to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS).