Several short-range missiles are fired by North Korea.
North Korea launched missiles into the waters east of the Korean Peninsula, traveling approximately 350 kilometers. The event will be investigated with the participation of the United States and Japan. The missile launch is considered "a provocation that jeopardizes peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula." The Japanese Coast Guard and the Prime Minister's Office verified the launch.
On Monday, North Korea revealed the launch of a surveillance satellite ended unsuccessfully. The statement issued by the North Korean agency for space technology asserted the satellite "exploded midair and could not be deployed." In a speech broadcast on Wednesday evening, leader Kim Jong Un declared the nation would not be deterred by the unsuccessful satellite launch.
Also on Wednesday, North Korea deployed balloons containing garbage, toilet paper, and animal waste across the border into the south. South Korean media published photos illustrating white balloons adorned with garbage bags, filled with trash and seemingly also with feces.
Political relations between North and South Korea are currently tense. Kim Jong Un of North Korea announced an expansion of weapons development, including tactical nuclear weapons. In retaliation, South Korea and the United States enhanced their defense collaboration.
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The United Nations Security Council strongly condemned North Korea's latest missile launch, calling it a violation of international law and a threat to peace and security. Japan expressed concern over the launch and its potential impact on regional stability, urging North Korea to comply with United Nations resolutions. General Staff of South Korea also noted the launch, stating they will maintain a high state of readiness and conduct a thorough analysis of North Korea's short-range missile capabilities.
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