North Korea: Kim Jong Un Supervises Rocket Launcher Tests Targeting Seoul
South Korea Expresses Concern Amid Escalating Tensions
Latest Developments from the North Korean Peninsula
North Korea has announced that its leader, Kim Jong Un, personally oversaw live-fire exercises involving rocket launchers capable of striking Seoul, the capital of South Korea. The drills come amid heightened tensions between the two countries, with South Korea expressing concern over the potential for further escalation.
According to state media, the tests involved multiple-rocket launchers "capable of delivering a tactical nuclear warhead" towards Seoul and other targets in South Korea. North Korea claims that these launches demonstrate its "unstoppable" military capabilities and serve as a "stern warning" to enemies.
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff has condemned the tests as "a clear violation" of inter-Korean agreements and the Pyongyang Joint Declaration. Seoul has urged North Korea to refrain from further provocations and engage in meaningful dialogue.
The international community has also expressed concern over North Korea's latest actions. The United States has condemned the tests as a "threat to peace and stability" on the Korean Peninsula. Japan has called on North Korea to "cease its provocative behavior." China, a longtime ally of North Korea, has urged both sides to exercise restraint.
The rocket launcher tests have heightened tensions between North and South Korea, which remain technically at war since the 1950-53 Korean War ended in a ceasefire. The two countries have been engaged in a years-long standoff over North Korea's nuclear and missile programs.
The latest tests are seen as a reminder of the ongoing threat posed by North Korea's military capabilities. They also highlight the need for diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions and promote peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.
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