### [2026-09-12](/feed/2026/09/12/index.md)

##### North Korean missile tests
# North Korea launches a series of SRBM missile tests from Wonsan in response to trilateral Freedom Edge military drills conducted by the United States, South Korea, and Japan. 




### Sources:

1. [Korea JoongAng Daily](https://www.koreajoongangdaily.com/korea/north-korea-launches-srbms-after-south-koreausjapan-drills/12872273)

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