North Korea's Ballistic Missile Launch in Response to US Bomber Drills

North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles towards the sea, hours after the US flew long-range bombers for drills with its allies. The launches, part of North Korea's ongoing weapons tests, coincided with the annual US-South Korean military exercises that North Korea sees as a rehearsal for invasion. The missiles traveled about 360 kilometers (225 miles) before landing in the waters off the Korean Peninsula's east coast. South Korea and Japan condemned the launches as a violation of UN Security Council resolutions. North Korea's recent testing spree has led to an expansion of drills and increased visibility of US strategic assets in the region.