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North Korea fires an unidentified projectile amid joint military drills
North KoreaSouth KoreaUnited StatesChina
First seen: Aug 18, 2026, 6:31 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 22, 2026, 11:02 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
North Korea fired an unidentified projectile while joint military drills were taking place in South Korea. The reports also describe tensions involving China, South Korea and the United States over military exercises and regional alignment.
SO WHAT?
The launch occurred amid heightened military tensions on the Korean Peninsula and could increase regional security risks.
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Reports behind this event
channelnewsasia.comen
Commentary: Trump's South Korea defence flip reminds Japan it has no Plan B
Aug 22, 2026, 11:02 PM UTC
azernews.azen
North Korea condemns Japan's record defense budget, warns of regional arms race
Aug 22, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC
koreatimes.co.kren
N. Korea denounces Japan's record defense budget as 'war preparation'
Aug 22, 2026, 6:31 AM UTC
c4isrnet.comen
North Korea says its 2nd attempt to launch a spy satellite has failed
Aug 22, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC
english.hani.co.kren
At crossroads of fundamental change, Seoul is overlooking history in favor of military cooperation with US, Japan
Aug 22, 2026, 4:32 AM UTC
koreaherald.comen
N. Korea denounces Japan's record defense budget as 'war preparation'
Aug 22, 2026, 1:31 AM UTC
military.comen
US, Japan, South Korea Urge North Korea to Halt 'Provocations'
Aug 21, 2026, 4:02 PM UTC
military.comen
US Signs Defense, Training Agreement With New Nation Amid South Korea Fallout
Aug 21, 2026, 4:02 PM UTC
koreaherald.comen
Seoul's 'pacemaker' role faces test as US-North Korea diplomacy raises sidelining concerns
Aug 21, 2026, 8:47 AM UTC
mining.comen
British Columbia First Nation rescinds support for Seabridge's KSM gold project
Aug 21, 2026, 12:46 AM UTC
theepochtimes.comen
US–South Korean Joint Drills Highlight 'First Island Chain' Security, Aiming at China and Its Allies: Analysts
Aug 20, 2026, 11:31 PM UTC
english.hani.co.kren
[Reportage] US looks to Korean experience to ease its critical mineral reliance on China
Aug 20, 2026, 7:17 PM UTC
gulf-times.comen
China urges Korea not to take sides, blames US policy for Korea tensions
Aug 20, 2026, 6:46 PM UTC
sowetan.co.zaen
China urges South Korea not to take sides, blames US for Korea tensions
Aug 20, 2026, 2:32 PM UTC
timeslive.co.zaen
China urges South Korea not to take sides, blames US for Korea tensions
Aug 20, 2026, 2:32 PM UTC
asiaone.comen
China urges South Korea not to take sides, blames US policy for Korea tensions
Aug 20, 2026, 12:46 PM UTC
globalpost.comen
South Korea Says It Was Unaware of US Decision to Scale Back Military Drills
Aug 20, 2026, 11:02 AM UTC
nbcnews.comen
China urges South Korea not to take sides and blames U.S. policy for Korea tensions
Aug 20, 2026, 10:17 AM UTC
stripes.comen
North Korea fires 'unidentified projectile' amid joint military drills in South
Aug 20, 2026, 9:46 AM UTC
foxnews.comen
North Korean operatives infiltrate US companies
Aug 19, 2026, 11:01 PM UTC
washingtonexaminer.comen
South Korean officials 'not notified' of US scaling back joint exercises
Aug 19, 2026, 8:01 PM UTC
aa.com.tren
South Korea says it wasn't informed in advance of US decision to scale back drills
Aug 19, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC
koreaherald.comen
Seoul shares open sharply lower on US tech sell-off
Aug 19, 2026, 12:47 AM UTC
dallassun.comen
South Korea denies semiconductors being considered for first US investment project
Aug 18, 2026, 8:32 PM UTC
japanherald.comen
South Korea denies semiconductors being considered for first US investment project
Aug 18, 2026, 6:31 PM UTC