North Korea resumes ballistic missile tests after three-week pause, claims 'huge destructive power'

North Korea conducted its first public ballistic missile launches in about three weeks, claiming the live-fire drill demonstrated 'huge destructive power.' The resumption ends a brief lull and signals continued weapons development, likely in response to regional military exercises or diplomatic stalemate. The specific missile type and trajectory remain unconfirmed, but the event underscores ongoing escalation risk on the Korean Peninsula.