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North Korea launches another missile toward sea ahead of US-South Korean military drills
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on the launch and its implications can be found through KSAT 12's news sources, including reports from South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff and Japan's Defense Ministry.
Tensions are rising in the region as a result of recent military activity. South Korea's military has been working closely with Washington and Tokyo to gather information on the situation. Details of the launch are still emerging, but it is known that the event occurred in the early morning hours.
The launch was detected coming from the eastern coastal area of North Korea. Further information on the launch and its implications can be found through KSAT 12's news sources, including reports from South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff and Japan's Defense Ministry.
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Category: safety Published: August 11, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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