North Korea Fires 10 Ballistic Missiles Amid US-South Korea Tensions

Brief By Reuters / 7:26 PM on 20 Aug 2026

North Korea fired 10 ballistic missiles toward the sea on Thursday, South Korea’s military said. The launches came after US President Donald Trump ordered South Korea military drills shortened, calling them “inappropriate and hostile.” Trump said he plans to meet Korean leader Kim Jong-un, while Pyongyang maintained Washington’s policy remains unchanged.