Published: Jan 05, 2026, 10:06 IST | Updated: Jan 05, 2026, 10:06 IST
North Korea defended its recent missile launch as a justified response to the "recent geopolitical crisis" triggered by the U.S. military strike and capture of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro. Pyongyang framed the test as a key strategic move amid escalating global tensions following Washington's intervention in Caracas.