North Korea Escalates Missile Tests Amid US Election Tensions

North Korea launched a series of short-range ballistic missiles into the sea, escalating tensions just before the U.S. presidential election. The missiles, which landed between the Korean Peninsula and Japan, are part of North Korea's ongoing military demonstrations. This follows a recent test of an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of reaching the U.S. mainland. The launches coincide with increased military exercises by the U.S., South Korea, and Japan, and come amid reports of North Korean troops potentially joining Russia's conflict in Ukraine. The situation has heightened international concerns over regional stability and nuclear proliferation.