North Korea fires 4 more ballistic missiles as US conducts military drills with South Korea

North Korea has recently launched four ballistic missiles into the sea in its continued demonstration of weapons. Meanwhile, in a joint military exercise with South Korea, the United States sent two supersonic bombers to the South. The current events underline soaring tensions in the region.

According to the Joint Chiefs of Staff of South Korea, North Korea fired four short-range missiles that flew about 80 miles (130 kilometres) toward the western sea of the country. The official stated that the joint air force drill was a demonstration of the readiness of allies to "sternly respond" to the North's provocations.

This week, North Korea test-fired over 30 missiles, including an intercontinental ballistic missile. The ballistic missile, fired on November 3, had resulted in evacuation alerts in northern Japan.




Besides, North Korea flew several warplanes inside its territory. As per the statement issued by the South Koran military, two B-1B bombers participated with four South Korean F-35 fighter jets and four US F-16 jets during the last day of the joint air force drill called "Vigilante Storm." The air force drill involved about 240 fighter jets from both countries.

While calling the US-South Korea joint military exercise an exhibition of US "military confrontation hysteria," the foreign minister of North Korea stated that Pyongyang would respond with the "toughest counteraction" to attempts infringing on their security interests.

FAQs:

1. Which two countries are conducting a joint air force drill?
   The United States and South Korea are conducting a joint air force drill.
2. What is the name of the air force drill?
   The air force drill between the US and South Korea is named "Vigilante Storm."