What specific military drills did North Korea conduct last week?

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North Korea Conducted a Strike Drill Involving Rockets and a Short-Range Ballistic Missile

Last week, North Korea conducted a "strike drill" which included the launch of rockets and at least one short-range ballistic missile. This event marked North Korea's first test of a ballistic missile since November 2017. The drill was overseen by leader Kim Jong-un.
Details of the Strike Drill

The drill involved the launch of rockets and a short-range ballistic missile. This was the first time the Pentagon detailed such a launch by Pyongyang, with acting US Defence Secretary Patrick Shanahan confirming the nature of the firing. The event occurred after talks with the United States and South Korea stalled in February.
North Korea's Justification for the Drill

North Korea's foreign ministry described the drill as "regular and self-defensive." A ministry spokesperson stated to the state-run KCNA news agency that the drill was part of routine military training, not targeting any specific entity, and did not contribute to regional tension escalation. This statement was made in response to concerns raised by both the US and South Korea.
South Korea's Reaction and Counter-Criticism

Seoul called on North Korea to cease actions that escalate military tension on the Korean Peninsula. A spokesperson for North Korea's military engagement office with South Korea criticised Seoul for suggesting the drills violated an inter-Korean agreement. This spokesperson also criticised South Korea for not speaking out when the United States tested a Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missile, suggesting a double standard in how military drills are perceived.

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