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Over the past year:

North Korea has publicly tested ballistic missiles, firing multiple systems toward the sea in shows of force.

Pyongyang has condemned joint U.S.–Israeli military operations against Iran, calling them “illegal aggression,” and asserted that Washington’s actions undermine global stability.

South Korean leadership, including Lee Jae‑myung, has been taking steps to enhance safety and readiness for Korean citizens after attacks in far‑flung theaters influence regional security dynamics.

While none of this equates to an attack order, it establishes a geopolitical climate in which military alertness is elevated.

III. Why Tensions Have Increased

1. Global Conflict Shifts Anchors

The war sparked by U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran — including deep bombardments of key strategic sites — has reshaped alliances and anxieties across the region. North Korea publicly condemned the operations as unlawful and hegemonic, framing them as threats to global peace.

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