North Korea launched over 10 short-range ballistic missiles on August 20. This action comes as President Donald Trump proposed dialogue to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, drawing attention.
According to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the missiles were detected around 5 p.m. as they were fired from the Pyongyang area into the East Sea. The military is currently analyzing the specifications and range of the missiles.
Moreover, this launch occurred just one day before the conclusion of the UFS exercises, which are set to end on August 21. Analysts suggest that North Korea's actions reflect dissatisfaction with the ongoing US-South Korea joint exercises, which have been shortened. Earlier this year, in March, North Korea also launched over 10 ballistic missiles following Trump's indication of a willingness to engage in dialogue with former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok.
Notably, this marks North Korea's first ballistic missile launch in eight days and the 12th such incident this year.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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