North Korea recently fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles towards its east coast, alarming South Korea and Japan. The missiles were launched from Kaechon, and flew about 250 miles, according to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, but the exact number fired and their landing locations were not specified. Japan also reported that at least one missile fell near North Korea’s eastern inland coast. The US Indo-Pacific Command is closely monitoring the situation.
This recent missile launch follows a previous one last Thursday, which North Korea described as a test of a new multiple launch rocket system. South Korea has suggested that these tests could be related to potential weapons exports to Russia. North Korea has been accused of supplying rockets and missiles to Moscow in exchange for economic and military support.
In addition to the missile launches, North Korea recently unveiled its uranium enrichment facility, showing images of centrifuges producing fuel for its nuclear bombs. This display of military capabilities came as leader Kim Jong Un called for increasing the country’s arsenal. These actions have raised concerns about the peace and stability of the Korean peninsula, prompting condemnation from South Korea and Japan. North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui’s visit to Russia this week has also sparked discussions on bilateral ties and military cooperation between the two countries.
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