North Korea test-fired two ballistic missiles with one potentially flying abnormally, according to South Korea’s military. The launches came after the North vowed to respond aggressively to a U.S. military drill with South Korea and Japan. The missiles were launched from Jangyon in North Korea, with one flying 370 miles and the other 75 miles. The second missile experienced possible abnormal flight. South Korea condemned the launches as a serious threat to peace on the Korean Peninsula.
The launches followed the end of a trilateral drill involving South Korea, the U.S., and Japan, aimed at improving joint ballistic missile defense and other capabilities. North Korea strongly denounced the drill, claiming it was meant to lay siege to China and pressure Russia. The country promised to defend its sovereignty through overwhelming countermeasures.
Prior to the missile launches, North Korea conducted a test of a multiwarhead missile, which South Korea dismissed as a failed launch. North Korea has also engaged in balloon provocations towards South Korea and signed a defense pact with Russia. Meanwhile, North Korea opened a ruling party meeting to discuss enhancing Korean-style socialism.
Overall, tensions remain high in the region as North Korea continues to conduct missile tests and engage in provocative actions towards South Korea and its allies. The international community is closely monitoring the situation for any further escalations.
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