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On the geopolitical front, the Korean Peninsula has become increasingly volatile. Following the collapse of a key 2018 inter-Korean military agreement, South Korea’s Defense Minister issued a stark warning aimed at North Korea, asserting that the regime faces "the hell of destruction" if it continues reckless military actions.
Tensions escalated sharply after North Korea launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) with a spy satellite into orbit, prompting South Korea to suspend parts of the previous agreement and bolster surveillance and reconnaissance operations along the border. North Korea responded by reoccupying military outposts, moving heavy weaponry into contested zones, and vowing to retaliate against any perceived provocation.