North Korea Tests Multiple Short-Range Missiles

North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern seas, marking the second such test in a week and escalating military tensions with the U.S. and neighboring countries. The launches occurred shortly after North Korea revealed a uranium enrichment facility, with leader Kim Jong Un emphasizing the need to expand the nuclear arsenal amid perceived U.S. threats. South Korea and Japan condemned the missile tests, labeling them provocations that undermine regional stability. The South's Joint Chiefs of Staff reported that the missiles flew approximately 400 kilometers northeast from Pyongyang, while Japan's coast guard warned of falling debris in the region. Analysts suggest that these actions may be linked to North Korea's growing military cooperation with Russia, amid accusations of Pyongyang supplying arms to Moscow for use in the Ukraine conflict. The situation remains tense as Washington, Seoul, and Tokyo maintain a heightened state of vigilance and readiness for further provocations.