On April 8, 2026, North Korea fired two rounds of short-range ballistic missiles, following an earlier unidentified projectile launch from Pyongyang. This escalation is viewed as a clear dismissal of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's attempts to mend relations, which have been strained since his predecessor's controversial drone operations. The South Korean military reported that the missiles flew approximately 240 kilometers and heightened surveillance in response to the provocations. An emergency meeting at the Blue House condemned the launches as violations of UN Security Council resolutions.
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North Korea Fires Short-Range Missiles, Ignoring South Korean Diplomacy
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North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles from Wonsan, marking its fourth and fifth tests this year, further rejecting South Korea's peace overtures. The South's military heightened readiness as tensions escalate amid ongoing provocations.
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