North Korea launches missiles toward eastern waters in 2nd launch of year, South says

North Korea test-fired multiple missiles toward its eastern waters on Tuesday, according to South Korea’s military, in a continuation of its weapons demonstrations ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the White House. The missiles, suspected to be short-range ballistic missiles, were fired from a northern inland area, with the exact range unknown. This marks North Korea’s second launch event of 2025, following a ballistic launch the previous week, as leader Kim Jong Un aims to expand the country’s collection of nuclear-capable weapons to counter rival nations.

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