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North Korea’s weapons activity is relevant to U.S. security interests and regional allies, though the supplied article gives no details on the tests’ types or any direct change in risk to the United States.
SECURITY & DEFENSE • NORTH KOREA
North Korea has held more than 20 weapons-test launch events in 2026
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North Korea’s weapons-test launch events have topped 20 so far in 2026, according to The Straits Times. The outlet says that pace is second only to 2022 and about twice the pace during Donald Trump’s first term.
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