Foreign Affairs

North Korea’s Latest Missile Launches Expose Washington’s National Security Failures

By National Security Desk | January 27, 2026

North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan, marking its second test this year—highlighting glaring gaps in U.S. and allied defense readiness amid rising threats.

Once again, North Korea has tested ballistic missiles, launching at least two projectiles toward the Sea of Japan. This provocative act is the regime in Pyongyang’s second weapons test this year, underscoring a stubborn pattern of aggression that Washington continues to inadequately address.The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff confirmed these short-range missiles traveled roughly 350 kilometers from northern Pyongyang towards waters off the eastern coast. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi also confirmed the launches, noting no immediate impact on Japanese territory but emphasizing swift crisis response efforts.How Long Will America Tolerate These Threats While Our Allies Brace Alone?This latest...

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