Recent developments have heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula, with North Korea reportedly preparing for nuclear and long-range ballistic missile tests. South Korean military officials have indicated that North Korea appears poised to conduct these tests, potentially coinciding with the US presidential election. In a series of actions, North Korea has launched several ballistic missiles towards the sea, with intelligence suggesting that the missiles could be designed to strike the US. Lawmakers in South Korea have expressed concerns that an ICBM test may occur around the election period, further escalating the situation.