North Korea's New Missile Systems Pose Geopolitical Challenge to China, Taiwan, and US Defenses

North Korea's recent military advancements, including tests of ballistic and hypersonic missile systems equipped with artificial intelligence and designed for low-altitude, wave-like trajectories, are raising significant geopolitical concerns. These developments are seen as a pressure tactic against Washington by China, straining US defense systems and diverting military focus across Taiwan, the South China Sea, and the Korean Peninsula. There are also fears that Pyongyang's missile surge could accelerate the militarization of the region.