North Korea Fires First Ballistic Missiles Since Trump’s Return
North Korea has fired multiple ballistic missiles off its west coast, marking the first such launch since Donald Trump's return to power, as Pyongyang shows no signs of holding back from its missile testing amid heightened tensions with Washington and Seoul. The launch comes amid ongoing diplomatic uncertainty in South Korea, following President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief imposition of martial law in December and his subsequent impeachment. The projectiles were likely close-range ballistic missiles, launched from the Hwanghae Province in North Korea's west.
- This brazen display of military capability could be seen as a calculated attempt by Pyongyang to gauge the US response to its missile testing, potentially testing the resolve of the Biden administration.
- How will the international community respond to this latest escalation, and what measures can be taken to prevent further provocations from North Korea?