North Korea Fires Missiles Towards South Korea: What's Next? In a recent development, North Korea has fired a missile towards the east, according to South Korea's defence ministry. This move comes on the heels of Pyongyang dismissing Seoul's latest peace overtures as a "deceptive farce." For those who may not know, tensions have been running high between North and South Korea for a while now. North Korea, led by Kim Jong Un, has been pushing for international recognition of its nuclear status, while South Korea, with its ally the United States, has been pushing for denuclearization. Recently, there were hopes of a diplomatic thaw between the two nations, but it seems those hopes have been dashed. North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un, recently said that the two nations could "get along" if the United States accepted Pyongyang's nuclear status. However, it seems this offer has not been well-received by Washington. In a surprising move, US President Donald Trump recently expressed his willingness to meet with Kim Jong Un. Trump told South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok that a meeting with the North Korean leader would be "good" and could potentially happen during his upcoming visit to Beijing. However, it's worth noting that North Korea has not given any clear indication that it is open to talks with the United States. For Nigeria, this development may seem like a far-off issue, but it highlights the complex web of international relations and the ongoing efforts to address the North Korean nuclear issue. The fact that North Korea has not been deterred by sanctions and diplomatic pressure from the United States and other nations suggests that the issue is far from resolved. As the situation continues to unfold, it's worth keeping an eye on developments in this region, especially given the potential implications for global security.