North Korea conducted a ballistic missile test on Monday, marking the first such test since President-elect Trump secured re-election. This move indicates that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may not be seeking a closer relationship with Trump compared to President Biden.
The missile test follows North Korea's ruling party's recent annual meeting in Pyongyang, where party leaders criticized the U.S., Japan, and South Korea for their ongoing partnerships, labeling them as a 'nuclear military bloc.'