North Korea announced a successful test of its multiple-warhead missile system, as reported by state media. The test, conducted on June 26, 2024, aimed to demonstrate the ability to independently guide warheads to separate targets, a technology known as MIRV. Meanwhile, tensions between North and South Korea have escalated, with Pyongyang also sending balloons laden with trash into the South. This action is seen as retaliation against similar activities from activists in South Korea. South Korean officials noted that a recent North Korean missile launch, initially thought to be hypersonic, ended in mid-air explosion, suggesting potential technical issues.