North Korea fires multiple SRBMs into Sea of Japan after US-South Korea-Japan drills

North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan on September 12, 2026, one day after the US, South Korea, and Japan concluded the Freedom Edge joint military exercises. This is a continuation of North Korea's pattern of missile tests in response to allied military drills, though the specific timing and number of missiles remain unconfirmed. The launches underscore ongoing regional tensions and the potential for further escalation.