North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles into Sea of Japan

The Korean Peninsula continues to be one of the most tense and unpredictable regions in the world.

Despite decades of sanctions, threats, and diplomacy, North Korea shows no sign of slowing down its weapons program.

This week was another reminder of how fragile peace in the region really is.

On Thursday morning, North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan, reports Digi24.

South Korea’s military confirmed the launches. The missiles were fired from the Wonsan region on the east coast of North Korea.

The launch happened around 8:10 a.m. local time.

These launches are the first ballistic missile tests North Korea has conducted in almost two months. The last time was back in March.

At that time, the United States and South Korea were running joint military drills in the area.

North Korea sees these drills as a threat and often responds with weapons tests of its own.

The missiles North Korea tested are banned under United Nations sanctions. These rules are in place because of North Korea’s ongoing nuclear weapons program.

Ballistic missiles, especially ones with long ranges, are seen as dangerous because they can carry nuclear warheads.

Last month, North Korea also showed off a new warship. It’s a destroyer named “Choe Hyon” and is supposed to join their navy by 2026.

During the launch ceremony, North Korea also tested cruise missiles. Kim Jong Un used the event to call for faster nuclear development for his navy.

He said the goal is to protect the country’s waters from threats now and in the future.

Relations between North and South Korea are at their lowest point in years. North Korea officially gave up on reunification in 2023.

Technically, the two countries are still at war. The Korean War ended in 1953 with a ceasefire, not a peace deal.

So every missile launch reminds the world that peace in Korea is still unfinished business.