North Korea, South Korea Exchange Missile Tests
Summary from the AllSides News Team
North Korea fired at least 10 missile tests Wednesday, with one landing in waters further south than ever before, according to the South Korean military, which responded soon after by launching missile tests of its own.
Key Quotes: South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol called North Korea's launches a "provocation," and said he ordered his military to "ensure North Korea pays a clear price." Ahead of the tests, Pyongyang said the "military rashness" of large, collaborative military drills between the U.S. and South Korea "can be no longer tolerated."
For Context: North Korea has increased ballistic missile testing as of late, with Wednesday's test landing missiles within 40 miles of the South Korean coast. Meanwhile, the U.S. and South Korean militaries have been participating in Operation Vigilant Storm, the countries' largest joint military exercises since 2017, in which hundreds of warplanes carry out attack preparation scenarios 24 hours a day.
How the Media Covered It: The dueling missile tests were a top story from sources across the political spectrum Wednesday.
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