South Korea Holds Live-Fire Drills to Defend Islands on North Korea's Doorstep
Heightened Tensions Amid North Korean Missile Tests
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea conducted live-fire drills on Tuesday to enhance its defense capabilities around a group of islands near the disputed maritime border with North Korea, amid heightened tensions over the communist state's recent missile tests.
China Fires Flares at Aircraft Monitoring North Korea
Meanwhile, China has fired flares at an aircraft monitoring North Korean activity, as the isolated regime remains defiant in testing its military capabilities. Beijing's move comes after Pyongyang claimed to have successfully launched a new super-large cruise missile warhead and an anti-aircraft missile.
Kim Jong-un's Renewed Weapon Testing Urgency
The flurry of North Korean weapons tests is reportedly part of a broader push by leader Kim Jong-un to strengthen the country's military prowess. This urgency stems from heightened tensions with South Korea and perceived security concerns.
Russia Blocks UN Sanctions Tracking in North Korea
In a separate development, Russia has blocked a UN group from investigating alleged violations of sanctions imposed on North Korea. The sanctions were intended to prevent the communist state from developing its nuclear program.
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