North Korea Fires Missiles After Slamming US-South Korea Drills
The South Korean and U.S. militaries are set to launch annual joint exercises, Freedom Shield, despite North Korea's condemnation of the drills as a "dangerous provocative act". The missile launch by North Korea on Monday is believed to be the first reported ballistic missile test since President Donald Trump took office in January. The incident highlights the ongoing tensions between the two countries over their military activities.
- This latest escalation underscores the fragility of diplomacy in the region, where words and actions can quickly turn from one side to the other.
- What are the implications of North Korea's nuclear ambitions on regional security and the global balance of power?