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North Korea Simulates Strikes on South Korea, US

North Korea Escalates Tensions with Missile Launches

South Korea on High Alert as Pyongyang Flexes Military Might

SEOUL, South Korea - North Korea has conducted a series of missile launches, simulating strikes on South Korea and the United States, further elevating tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

On Monday, North Korea fired at least 23 missiles into the sea, including one that landed less than 60 kilometers off the coast of South Korea. The launches came just days after the two countries held joint military exercises.

North Korean state media claimed that the missile tests were a "simulation of strikes on key enemy targets in South Korea and the US." The Pyongyang regime has repeatedly warned that it will not tolerate any military action by the US and its allies.

South Korea's military condemned the missile launches as a "grave provocation" and warned that it would respond firmly to any further aggression. The US military also expressed concern, saying that the tests were a violation of multiple UN Security Council resolutions.

Tensions between North and South Korea have escalated in recent months, with both sides engaging in military drills and exchanging threats. South Korea has called on the international community to condemn North Korea's actions and take steps to prevent further escalation.

The missile launches have raised fears that the situation on the Korean Peninsula could spiral out of control. Experts have warned that a miscalculation by either side could lead to a wider conflict.

Meanwhile, North Korea has continued to develop its nuclear and missile programs, defying international sanctions and calls for denuclearization. The country's leader, Kim Jong-un, has vowed to strengthen North Korea's defenses and warned that any attack on the country will be met with a "powerful response."

The international community is closely monitoring the situation and calling for restraint from both sides. The UN Security Council is scheduled to discuss the missile launches in an emergency meeting later this week.