Kim Jong Un's Fury: New Missile Launch from 5000-Ton Warship After US THAAD Withdrawal from South Korea (Photos)
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North Korea Fires New Missile Amid US THAAD Withdrawal, Exploiting Middle East Tensions
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News18•11-03-2026, 15:45
North Korea Fires New Missile Amid US THAAD Withdrawal, Exploiting Middle East Tensions
•North Korea launched multiple cruise missiles from a new 5000-ton Choe Hyeon Class destroyer, observed by Kim Jong Un and his daughter.
•The missile test coincides with the US-South Korea "Freedom Shield" military exercise, which North Korea considers provocative.
•The US is removing its advanced THAAD missile defense system from South Korea, relocating components to West Asia due to the Iran conflict.
•South Korean President Lee Jae-myung expressed displeasure over the THAAD removal, acknowledging US military interests despite Seoul's defense capabilities.
•Experts believe North Korea is leveraging the US's entanglement in the Middle East and its growing ties with Iran to escalate its missile program and pressure the US.
