North Korea Fires Multiple Ballistic Missiles Following U.S. Attack on Venezuela

North Korea has launched multiple **ballistic missiles from near Pyongyang into the East Sea, in its first such launch of 2026

The timing follows a **U.S. military operation in Venezuela that removed President Nicolás Maduro, a historic ally of Pyongyang.

The move signals a hardening North Korean stance that could affect Northeast Asia stability, defense postures, and international diplomacy