"North Korea Continues Artillery Fire Near South's Border Amid Rising Tensions and Mockery from Kim's Sister"

North Korea conducted artillery firings near the disputed western sea boundary with South Korea, which was criticized by the South as provocative. Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, ridiculed the South's military detection capabilities and issued derogatory statements about South Korean military officials. The firings are part of a series of military actions raising tensions on the Korean Peninsula, with both sides engaging in a cycle of military exercises and rhetoric. This escalation comes ahead of significant elections in South Korea and the United States, with experts suggesting North Korea may be seeking leverage for future negotiations.