North Korea live-fire drill signals response to US-South Korea-Japan exercises

North Korea conducted a joint firepower attack drill involving tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, attack drones, and large-caliber multiple rocket launchers. This exercise, confirmed by state media and detected by South Korea, signals an evolution in Pyongyang's strike capabilities through combined-arms coordination and integrated weapons control. The drills were framed as a response to trilateral US-South Korea-Japan military exercises.