Global Politics Report Editorial
Why has North Korea fired a missile ahead of US-South Korea drills?
Pyongyang has repeatedly condemned US–South Korea military drills, claiming they are a 'rehearsal for invasion'.
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Source: Al Jazeera
Politics desk: Foreign Policy
Published: Aug. 12, 2026 at 09:10 AM ET
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Original source: Al Jazeera