The US and South Korean militaries launched eight missiles into the sea Monday in a tit-for-tat response to an earlier demonstration by North Korea.
The drills – which took place Thursday through Saturday – included air defense and maritime-interception operations in international waters off the Japanese island of Okinawa.
During a speech marking South Korea’s Memorial Day on Monday, Yoon said his government would pursue “fundamental and practical security capabilities” to counter North Korea’s growing nuclear weapons and missile threat. The Biden administration has frequently reiterated its commitment to defending South Korea if the North amps up its provocations or ultimately attacks.
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