North Korea launches multiple ballistic missiles into sea following US-South Korea-Japan military drills

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North Korea launches multiple ballistic missiles into sea following US-South Korea-Japan military drills

⚡ Markets: While a routine provocation, missile launches increase regional tension, potentially weighing on South Korean and Japanese equities and currencies (KRW, JPY). Defense sector stocks in the region may see a slight bid.KOSPIUSDKRWUSDJPY

North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea off its east coast, according to South Korea's military. The launches occurred a day after the US, South Korea, and Japan concluded joint military exercises, which Pyongyang views as a provocation.

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RegionalSouth China Morning Post — North Korea launches missile salvo after US-South Korea-Japan drills

RegionalThe Hindu — North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea after military drill it sees as threat

RegionalYonhap — (2nd LD) N. Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS

Google Non-WestGoogle News (Japan) — 北朝鮮が日本海に向け短距離弾道ミサイル数発を発射、２５０ｋｍ飛行…米韓両軍が詳細を分析

Non-West Ind.Al Jazeera — North Korea fires ballistic missiles off eastern coast, Seoul says

West MSMAP — North Korea fires ballistic missiles toward sea after rivals’ military drill it sees as provocation

RegionalKorea Herald — S. Korea holds emergency security meeting after North Korea fires ballistic missiles

RegionalJapan Times — North Korea fires off ‘multiple’ missiles, a day after trilateral exercises end

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