North Korea fires ballistic missiles, fourth time this week

South Korea's F-35 A Stealth fighter jets participate in the media day for the 74th anniversary of Armed Forces Day at the Military Base in Gyeryong, South Korea, 29 September 2022. (issued 01 October 2022) Armed Forces Day is observed on 01 October. - Reuters

Seoul, Oct 1, 2022 (AFP): North Korea fired two ballistic missiles early on Saturday, South Korea's military said, the nuclear-armed country's fourth launch this week as Seoul, Tokyo and Washington ramp up joint military drills to counter Pyongyang.

South Korea, Japan and the US staged anti-submarine drills Friday -- the first in five years -- just days after Washington and Seoul's navies conducted large-scale exercises in waters off the peninsula.