About 100 shells land north of Koreas' maritime border; SKor defence ministry briefing, analyst

North Korea fired artillery near the NLL, violating resolutions and contradicting its own statements. The military remains prepared to respond to any provocations. North Korea's missile launch highlights regional instability, serving as a strategic message against US-South Korea military exercises and asserting its leadership in Korean Peninsula issues.

What action did North Korea take that violated international resolutions?

• Launched a satellite

• Fired artillery near the East Sea NLL

• Conducted a nuclear test

• Held a military parade

How is the South Korean military preparing to respond to potential provocations from North Korea?

• By increasing diplomatic efforts

• By conducting joint exercises with Japan

• By maintaining a high level of readiness

• By deploying more troops to the border

What is one of the strategic messages North Korea aims to convey through its missile launches?

• A call for the reunification of Korea

• A demand for the cessation of US-South Korea military exercises

• A request for economic aid

• An invitation for peace talks

What does North Korea's strategy aim to highlight about the Korean Peninsula?

• Its technological advancements

• Its economic potential

• Its instability

• Its cultural heritage

What does North Korea want to demonstrate through its actions on the Korean Peninsula?

• Its economic growth

• Its leadership in regional issues

• Its commitment to peace

• Its technological superiority