North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea on April 19, 2026, South Korea's military reported.The missiles were fired from the Sinpo area and flew approximately 140 kilometres.South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff confirmed the launches and stated that South Korean and US intelligence agencies are conducting a detailed analysis of the missiles' exact specifications.The launches were detected at around 6:10 am local time.No casualties or damage have been reported so far.In response, South Korea's presidential office held an emergency security meeting.Seoul emphasized maintaining a firm combined defense posture with the United States, which stations about 28,000... [Continue Reading]
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed a rapid increase in North Korea's nuclear weapons production capabilities.During a visit to Seoul on April 15, IAEA chief Rafael Grossi reported significant operational increases at the Yongbyon nuclear reactor and related facilities.Grossi detailed that the Yongbyon reactor, its reprocessing unit, and the light-water reactor have all shown heightened activity.Additionally, a new enrichment facility similar to the existing one at Yongbyon has been constructed, indicating an expansion of uranium enrichment capacity.The IAEA estimates that North Korea's nuclear weapons stockpile could now number several dozen warheads.North Korea has been under United Nations sanctions... [Continue Reading]