North Korea Conducts Provocative Cruise Missile Tests Off East Coast

North Korea fired multiple cruise missiles off its east coast, marking its second such launch in less than a week, prompting heightened surveillance and vigilance from South Korean and U.S. intelligence authorities. The latest launches come amid escalating military tensions, with North Korea denouncing U.S. and South Korean military drills and vowing to be fully prepared for a "deadly war." The missile launches suggest North Korea's intent to continue or increase provocative steps, as it seeks to bolster its military capabilities and strategic alliances with Russia, China, and now China.