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North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile in Second Test of the Week
Pyongyang launches a missile on Aug 12, signalling opposition to planned South‑Korea and U.S. drills
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Pyongyang launches a missile on Aug 12, signalling opposition to planned South‑Korea and U.S. Credit: Image: france24.com via source article · All rights reservedEvidence ledger
What is confirmed
- North Korea fired a ballistic missile on 2026‑08‑12 for its second test in less than a week.[1]
What remains disputed or unverified
No disputed central claims are recorded for this story.
North Korea fired a ballistic missile on Wednesday, August 12, marking its second test in less than a week.[1]
The launch appears to signal Pyongyang’s opposition to the exercises, which it views as a rehearsal for an invasion.[1]
Timing Ahead of Drills
South Korea and Washington are preparing to begin annual military drills next week, a schedule that has drawn criticism from Pyongyang.[1]
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