"North Korea Fires Artillery Near Sea Border with South Korea"
North Korea conducted artillery drills near the disputed sea boundary with South Korea, following a similar exercise that prompted South Korean response drills. This escalation violates a 2018 agreement aimed at reducing military tensions. South Korea has warned of strong responses to further provocations, while North Korea continues to demonstrate its readiness for conflict, amidst deteriorating inter-Korean relations and increasing military activities from both sides.