North Korea Deploys 250 Missile Launchers

North Korea has deployed 250 ballistic missile launchers to its southern border, marking a significant escalation in tensions with South Korea. Leader Kim Jong Un described these missile launchers, which are capable of carrying nuclear weapons, as a 'powerful treasured sword' intended to defend the nation's sovereignty. The deployment is seen as a move to bolster the North's military readiness against perceived threats from the United States and its allies. This action follows a series of provocations, including weapons tests and threats, aiming to pressure the US into recognizing North Korea as a nuclear power. Meanwhile, South Korea has resumed propaganda broadcasts and military drills in response. Heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding in North Korea have caused additional internal pressure, though the government has denied reports of casualties.