Pyongyang's Provocation: A Pattern of Aggression North Korea's recent ballistic missile launch off its eastern coast serves as a stark reminder that the country's aggressive stance on the world stage shows no signs of abating.
The launch, which came despite an overture from US President Donald Trump, is part of a familiar pattern of tension followed by diplomatic engagement.
This pattern has been consistent since the failed Hanoi summit between Trump and Kim Jong Un in 2019.