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North Korea launches second ballistic missile test in under a week

12 Ağustos 2026France 24

North Korea conducted its second ballistic missile test in less than a week, launching the missile on Wednesday. This action coincides with the upcoming annual military drills between Seoul and Washington, which North Korea perceives as a threat and a rehearsal for invasion.
The missile tests highlight ongoing tensions in the region and North Korea's defiance against international military collaborations.
The missile tests come at a time of heightened military activity in the region, particularly with the impending joint exercises by the U.S. and South Korea.
The repeated missile tests by North Korea underscore the regime's strategic signaling to both domestic and international audiences. By demonstrating its military capabilities, Pyongyang aims to assert its sovereignty and deter perceived threats from joint military exercises by the U.S.

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