Overview

• North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un led a tactical drill simulating a nuclear counterattack, showcasing a new command and control system known as 'Haekbangashoe' or 'nuclear trigger'.
• The drill involved the launch of multiple ballistic missiles, demonstrating the system's capability to manage nuclear forces effectively.
• South Korea and Japan detected the missile launches, which are part of a series of tests that North Korea has conducted despite international sanctions.
• U.S. and South Korean officials have expressed concerns over the accuracy and potential export of North Korea's missile technology.
• The drills come as the U.S. and South Korea conduct their own military exercises, increasing tensions in the region.