North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles as US-South Korea Military Drills Begin

Pyongyang condemns Freedom Shield exercises as provocative, warning of escalating conflict on the Korean Peninsula.

North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles into the Yellow Sea on Monday, coinciding with the start of the US-South Korea Freedom Shield military drills.
Pyongyang called the joint exercises a 'dangerous provocative act' and warned they could lead to physical conflict due to heightened tensions.
The Freedom Shield drills, running until March 20, are the largest joint exercises of US President Donald Trump's second term and include command post training and field maneuvers.
South Korean fighter jets mistakenly bombed a civilian area during a warm-up drill last week, injuring about 30 people and prompting a pause in live-fire exercises during the larger operation.
North Korea reaffirmed its commitment to expanding its nuclear capabilities, citing perceived threats from the US and its allies as justification.