North Korea's Ballistic Missile Over Japan Escalates Tensions in East Asia

With tensions already high in East Asia, North Korea launched a ballistic missile that flew over Japan, significantly escalating regional tensions. The missile was fired from Pyongyang and traveled approximately 2,300 miles before landing in the Pacific Ocean. This action marked the second time in recent months that North Korea had launched a missile over Japan, a move seen by many as a provocative act intended to demonstrate Pyongyang’s military capabilities amidst ongoing international sanctions and diplomatic pressure. The launch prompted immediate reactions from neighboring countries and the international community. Japan’s government issued alerts through its J-Alert system, advising residents in certain regions to seek shelter. Japan’s Prime Minister firmly condemned the launch, calling it an unprecedented threat to regional stability. South Korea responded with its own missile testing and military drills, while the United States reaffirmed its commitment to defending its allies and called for an eme