North Korea missile tests raise tension

Sirens blared in Japan after #NorthKorea launched a missile in that direction. #news

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00:00North Korea launched multiple missiles in the direction of Japan, sounding alarms and

00:06prompting residents in both countries to seek shelter.

00:09The launches, many of which took place near South Korean territory, come as tensions rise

00:14in the area over scheduled military drills.

00:17The U.S. Air Force, along with the Republic of Korea Air Force, have been conducting training

00:22since Monday to, quote, enhance combat readiness.

00:26The joint exercises, labeled Vigilant Storm, include thousands of service members.

00:31Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida called the launches intolerable, and both U.S. and

00:37South Korean officials have condemned the move.