North Korea fires ballistic missiles after US-South Korea exercise ends

North Korea conducted multiple ballistic missile launches following the conclusion of trilateral US-South Korea-Japan military exercises. This action is a confirmed, deliberate response to allied drills, consistent with Pyongyang's pattern of protest, but accompanied by explicit threats of 'strong countermeasures' from the North Korean defense minister. The exact missile types, ranges, and impact points remain unconfirmed.