Forces practice strikes to 'remove the origins of the enemy’s long-range artillery provocations at an early date' in simulation of assault similar to that of Gaza terror group
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Short-range rockets land in reclusive country's eastern sea; amid high tensions, Seoul decries 'grave provocation' as Japan lodges protest

Japan says both projectiles landed in parts of the ocean that are inside its exclusive economic zone

Country's military official Ri Pyong Chol says measure necessitated by joint US-South Korea drills, which he says show 'reckless ambition for aggression'

Seoul says military detected five UAVs crossing the border for 1st time in 5 years; one flew as far as the northern part of the capital region; unclear if they were downed

Saying it viewed recent naval drills between US and South Korea as threat, Pyongyang says it staged 'the simulation of an actual war' to check and improve its war deterrence

Speech apparently meant to boost internal unity in the impoverished country amid pandemic-related economic difficulties, and as Seoul strengthens alliance with Washington

American officials reach out to Pyongyang but receive no response; secretaries of state and defense set to begin talks in Japan and South Korea in 1st Cabinet-level trip abroad

Streak of weapons display by Pyongyang apparently aimed at pressuring Washington and Seoul over joint military drills, slow nuclear talks

Latest test comes while UN Security Council meets over Wednesday's missile launches, after Pyongyang angered by US-South Korea military drill