North Ko­rea's Kim Jong Un over­sees test of new sur­face-to-sea mis­siles

According to multiple reports, North Korea conducted its sixth missile launch event of 2024, this time testing new surface-to-sea missiles. The launches were detected off the eastern port of Wonsan by South Korea's military. Kim Jong Un reportedly oversaw the tests. Some experts suggest that Kim may be attempting to escalate tensions in the election year in both South Korea and the United States, causing growing concerns about a potential direct military provocation from North Korea. The specific number and type of missiles launched were not specified in the given articles.