North Korea Tests Advanced Rocket System, Threatening Seoul and Eyeing Arms Sales to Russia

Kim Jong Un's latest rocket tests not only escalate tensions with South Korea but also hint at potential military collaboration with Russia amid ongoing conflicts.

• North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen the testing of a new 240mm multiple rocket launcher, capable of hitting Seoul and potentially aiding Russia's military efforts in Ukraine.
• The rocket system, tested twice this year, could mark a strategic shift in North Korea's artillery capabilities and pose a heightened threat to South Korea.
• Experts suggest the rocket system might be showcased to Russia as a low-cost military option amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine.
• U.S. and South Korean officials allege that North Korea has been supplying arms to Russia in exchange for economic and military support.
• The international community remains concerned about North Korea's growing military collaborations, potentially including arms dealings with Iran.

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