In a move that could escalate tensions, North Korea conducted its first ballistic missile tests in five months on Wednesday. The tests came just days ahead of a significant summit in South Korea where global leaders, including US President Donald Trump, were expected to gather. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff confirmed that multiple short-range ballistic missiles were detected.
The launches did not impact Japan's territorial waters or its exclusive economic zone, but Japan is coordinating closely with the US and South Korea to monitor the situation. Meanwhile, South Korea has heightened its surveillance operations and is actively sharing intelligence with its allies to counter any potential threats.
Experts believe these missile tests are a strategic move by North Korean leader Kim J