North Korea Tests atomic Weapons

On February 22, this year, North Korea conducted a test of strategical maneuvering missiles, which personally supervised Kim Jong Un. The leader called for combat preparedness to be maintained and assured that atomic weapons are intended to constitute a “reliable shield”. The test was held on Wednesday morning on the western coast of the country, and according to the North Korean KCNA agency, the missiles flew about 1 587 km in about 130 minutes, after which they hit the targets accurately.

Strategic maneuvering missiles are weapons that can carry atomic warheads, which means North Korea has the anticipation of atomic attack. Experts indicate that these tests are essential for Pjongjangu to deter opponents and defend themselves from threats from the outside. Kim Jong Un said, as quoted by KCNA: “We must defend the sovereignty and safety of our country with a reliable atomic shield.”

The rocket test coincided in time with preparations for joint US and South Korea military maneuvers to begin in March. Pyongyang regularly opposes these exercises and frequently responds to them with his own rocket tests. The South Korean military confirmed the detection of respective manoeuvring missiles launched Wednesday morning towards the Yellow Sea. Seoul and US authorities are analyzing flight data and monitoring the situation.

Importantly, maneuvering missiles, unlike ballistic missiles, are not subject to UN sanctions. This means that North Korea can proceed to make them without direct global consequences. North Korea's state media have published photos of the tests that show Kim Jong Un wearing a black leather coat, surrounded by advanced officials. The leader watched the binoculars test.

This is the 4th rocket test conducted by North Korea in 2025. It is besides the second effort since Donald Trump's return to the White House. Experts stress that Pjongjang thus wants to remind the planet of his military possible and increase force on the US in the context of possible negotiations.

According to the U.S. Department of defence data, North Korea has about 200 ballistic missiles, including about 100 long-range missiles that may endanger US territory. In 2022, North Korea conducted a evidence number of rocket tests, which raised concerns among the global community.

In consequence to these tests, the UN safety Council called on North Korea to halt rocket investigating and return to peace talks. However, Pyongyang rejected these calls and continues his military programs.

In Poland, the situation on the Korean peninsula is closely monitored by the Ministry of abroad Affairs. Poland is simply a associate of the UN and supports the UN safety Council resolutions concerning North Korea. Poland besides participates in global sanctions against North Korea within the European Union.

In 2022 Poland spent about PLN 1.3 million on humanitarian aid for North Korea, under the Humanitarian Aid Programme. Poland besides carries out diplomatic activities to resolve the conflict in the Korean Peninsula, as part of the Public Diplomacy.

In view of the rocket tests carried out by North Korea, Poland and another European Union countries should take diplomatic action to resolve the conflict in the Korean Peninsula and prevent atomic proliferation. At the same time, Poland should proceed humanitarian aid to North Korea under the Humanitarian Aid Programme.