North Korea Claims Success in Multi-Warhead Missile Test

South Korea disputes the achievement, citing a mid-air explosion during the launch.

North Korea asserts that its new missile can deliver multiple warheads to separate targets.
South Korea and Japan report the missile exploded shortly after liftoff, questioning the test's success.
The test follows North Korea's ongoing weapons development and recent provocations, including trash-filled balloons sent to the South.
The U.S., South Korea, and Japan are conducting joint military exercises in response to regional security threats.
Analysts suggest North Korea is advancing its missile technology, despite skepticism about the test's success.