North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles off its eastern coast early Thursday in what South Korean officials believe may be a performance test aimed at potential arms exports.
North Korea fired what appeared to be multiple short-range ballistic missiles from the coastal city of Wonsan at approximately 8:10 a.m. local time, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said. The projectiles flew as far as 800 kilometers before landing in the sea.
South Korea is working closely with the United States and Japan to analyze the launch and share relevant data. While the military has not disclosed the number or technical specifics of the missiles, spokesperson Lee Sung-jun suggested the launch may have been conducted to test the flight performance and stability of weapons intended for export.
Japan also confirmed the detection of a missile launch, noting that the projectiles may have flown on an irregular trajectory.
Despite a United Nations Security Council ban on ballistic missile tests, North Korea has significantly expanded its missile development program in recent years, continuing launches across various ranges. In March, the country carried out a similar test while accusing the United States and South Korea of escalating tensions through joint military exercises.
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The U.S. Supreme Court has granted a request from the Trump administration to lift protections under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program for approximately 350,000 Venezuelans, potentially opening the door to future deportations while litigation continues.
Lithuania has taken legal action against Belarus at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Minsk of organizing irregular migrant crossings and violating international obligations.
Indonesia has raised the alert level to the highest for Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki after it erupted eight times over the weekend, the country’s volcanology agency said.
As South Western Railway becomes the latest operator to be renationalised under Great British Railways (GBR), questions remain about whether these changes will lead to better services or lower fares.
In Malaysia, rivers are under threat from invasive fish species that have spread widely, harming native wildlife and local ecosystems.
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The U.S. Supreme Court has granted a request from the Trump administration to lift protections under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program for approximately 350,000 Venezuelans, potentially opening the door to future deportations while litigation continues.
Lithuania has taken legal action against Belarus at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Minsk of organizing irregular migrant crossings and violating international obligations.
Indonesia has raised the alert level to the highest for Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki after it erupted eight times over the weekend, the country’s volcanology agency said.
As South Western Railway becomes the latest operator to be renationalised under Great British Railways (GBR), questions remain about whether these changes will lead to better services or lower fares.
The U.S. Supreme Court has granted a request from the Trump administration to lift protections under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program for approximately 350,000 Venezuelans, potentially opening the door to future deportations while litigation continues.
Lithuania has taken legal action against Belarus at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Minsk of organizing irregular migrant crossings and violating international obligations.
Indonesia has raised the alert level to the highest for Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki after it erupted eight times over the weekend, the country’s volcanology agency said.
As South Western Railway becomes the latest operator to be renationalised under Great British Railways (GBR), questions remain about whether these changes will lead to better services or lower fares.
In Malaysia, rivers are under threat from invasive fish species that have spread widely, harming native wildlife and local ecosystems.
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