Published: Apr 08, 2026, 18:00 IST | Updated: Apr 08, 2026, 18:00 IST
Tensions on the Korean Peninsula have flared up again after North Korea launched two ballistic missiles, with one reportedly flying over 700 km. The move comes shortly after an apology from leader Kim Jong Un, raising fresh questions about Pyongyang’s intentions. South Korea has responded by boosting surveillance and military readiness, urging the North to halt further provocations as regional security concerns intensify.