North Korea tests missiles and warns of "thermonuclear war" as US and South Korea start military drills
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw cruise missile tests from a navy ship.
- The US and South Korea began their annual joint military exercises that North Korea views as rehearsal for invasion.
- North Korea warned of potential "thermonuclear war" in response to the drills and recent trilateral agreements.
- The US, South Korea, and Japan agreed to enhance cooperation on missile defense systems against North Korea.
- North Korea plans to launch a satellite later this month, raising international concerns over its missile capabilities.