In a groundbreaking development, North Korea has successfully conducted a test for missiles carrying multiple warheads, as reported by state media KCNA. The test utilized a first-stage engine with a solid-fuel based intermediate and long-range ballistic missile, showcasing North Korea’s advancements in missile technology.
Following this, South Korea, the United States, and Japan condemned the launch as a violation of UN Security Council resolutions and a severe threat. This comes on the heels of a summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin, where the two signed a mutual defense pact.
Meanwhile, North Korea’s defense minister condemned Ukraine’s attack on Crimea with U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles, labeling it as an ‘inexcusable, heinous act against humanity.’ The minister accused the U.S. of sponsoring terrorism by providing weapons to Ukraine.
This series of events underscores the volatile geopolitical landscape in the region, with tensions escalating between nations. The world watches with bated breath as strategic alliances are formed and tested in this high-stakes scenario.
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