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North Korea’s Missile Provocations Threaten Regional Stability Ahead of Diplomatic Talks

By National Security Desk | January 5, 2026

North Korea deliberately escalates tensions with ballistic missile launches just as South Korea seeks dialogue with China, exposing the failed global approach to denuclearization and regional security.

In a brazen display of defiance, North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters mere hours before South Korean President Lee Jae Myung departed for China. This provocative act is not only a blatant violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions but a calculated challenge to regional peace efforts and American-led diplomatic initiatives. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff confirmed several launches from the capital region, with missiles traveling roughly 900 kilometers. Japan’s Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi condemned the launches as a direct threat to regional security, while the U.S. military underscored its commitment to defend American soil...

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