The Marine Corps said it will continue to conduct regular maritime firing drills in the area to enhance its artillery operations capabilities and maintain a firm military readiness posture.

The sole U.S.-government-owned and operated arsenal has been unable to meet the “unprecedented demand” of more than 30 new barrels per month.

After the firing practice the sailors conducted ... repelling attacks of small-size targets imitating marine drones and carried out an artillery strike on surface targets simulating enemy warships.

It said South Korea suffered no damages. Joint Chiefs of Staff spokesperson Lee Sung Joon told a televised briefing that the North’s artillery firing was “an act of provocation that threatens ...