North Korea Fires Multiple Ballistic Missiles Ahead of Major Party Congress

North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan on Tuesday, marking the second major weapons test of 2026.The projectiles traveled approximately 217 miles as Kim Jong Un prepares for a rare Workers' Party congress intended to formalize a hostile two-state policy.Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi convened an emergency response team after South Korean officials condemned the launch and demanded an immediate cessation.