North Korea launches short-range ballistic missile into East Sea

North Korea conducted multiple ballistic missile launches, including two short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) within hours on at least two separate occasions, following IAEA condemnation of its nuclear program and ahead of a Trump-Xi summit. These launches signal a deliberate escalation in defiance of international pressure and in response to perceived threats from US-South Korea military exercises. The specific intent behind the rapid succession of launches and the full capabilities of all projectiles remain unclear.