North Korea's launch of two ballistic missiles on Monday further escalated tensions with South Korea. The launch comes a day after Pyongyang denounced joint military exercises by South Korea, Japan and the United States. Advertising Read moreNorth Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles but one launch failed, South Korea's military said Monday, a day after Pyongyang warned of "fatal consequences" following major joint exercises in the South. In response to the North's repeated launches, South Korea has fully suspended a tension-reducing military treaty. North Korea is also currently holding a major party meeting, which was opened by leader Kim, state media said Saturday.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 01, 2024 08:16 UTC