North Korea conducted its first ballistic missile tests in five months, launching multiple short-range missiles from near Pyongyang just before the APEC summit in South Korea. The tests are seen as a provocative move to assert North Korea's status as a nuclear-armed state amid ongoing tensions and stalled negotiations with the US. Kim Jong Un's recent military displays and missile tests indicate a focus on strengthening North Korea's military capabilities. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)