N. Korea again skips missile launch report

North Korea remained silent on its ballistic missile launch on August 12, marking the second consecutive time the country has failed to announce such a launch the following morning. The missile, detected by South Korea's military from Wonsan, flew over 700 kilometers and is under detailed analysis, though its specifications remain undisclosed.

This behavior is not unprecedented, as Pyongyang has previously kept quiet about launches deemed minor or lacking propaganda value. The two recent launches precede the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise, a joint military drill between South Korea and the U.S., which North Korea consistently criticizes as a potential invasion preparation.

The North's last missile test, a tactical ballistic missile, occurred on June 25, alongside the deployment of new multiple rocket launchers and other weapons.

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