North Korea fires missiles, threatens global peace
North Korea launched seven short-range ballistic missiles towards the Sea of Japan on the morning of November 5th, as reported by South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff and Japan's Ministry of Defense.
According to South Korean authorities, the missiles travelled approximately 400 kilometres. South Korea closely monitored these launches and shared real-time information with its allies, Japan and the United States.
This provocative action is believed to be a direct response to recent joint military exercises conducted by South Korea, Japan, and the United States on November 3rd. North Korea views these exercises as a direct threat to its security. Analysts suggest that the recent series of missile tests is a deliberate attempt to demonstrate military capability and deter perceived threats.
In a significant escalation of tensions, intelligence reports from the United States, South Korea, and Ukraine suggest that North Korea may be deploying troops to support Russia in its ongoing conflict with Ukraine. Estimates indicate that between 10,000 and 12,000 North Korean soldiers could be transferred to Russia to participate in the war effort.
The United Nations has strongly condemned this potential intervention, with Secretary-General António Guterres describing it as an "extremely dangerous escalation." In exchange for military support, North Korea is reportedly seeking substantial benefits from Russia, including significant amounts of rice, substantial salaries for its soldiers, access to advanced space technology, and military aid in the event of a conflict on the Korean Peninsula.
These developments have raised serious concerns about regional and global security, as they could further destabilise the Korean Peninsula and exacerbate the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
