North Korea Launches Missiles, Escalating Tensions

0:00On March 14th, here's the latest in global news. North Korea launched 10 ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan on Saturday. The projectiles came from an area near Pyongyang's International Airport. This action followed a joint military drill between the United States and South Korea, called Freedom Shield. The missiles traveled roughly 220 miles before splashing down. The launches happened just hours after South Korea's Prime Minister met with President Donald Trump in Washington. That 11-day exercise runs every March and draws strong reactions from the North. South Korea boosted its monitoring efforts right away. Experts worry these tests could damage ongoing diplomatic pushes. North Korea has long viewed the drills as practice for an invasion, especially now with global tensions high. Kim Jong-un's sister recently slammed the exercises for threatening stability amid worldwide conflicts. Pyongyang has toughened his position towards Seoul, and wants the United States to drop demands for denuclearization before any talks.

1:02This week, Kim appeared with his teenage daughter during tests from a naval ship. There's talk of the United States shifting some missile defenses to South Korea over issues with Iran, but officials there say it won't change there, stands against the North. Quick thanks to today's sponsor, see the description for more. Your favorite podcasts, music, or sleep sounds coming from your pillow. No earbuds, no distractions, just listen and relax. S-O-L-I-SOLIPILO.COM