<h1>North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Amid South Korean Political Turmoil; Blinken Condemns Provocation During Seoul Visit.</h1> North Korea launched a ballistic missile that traveled 1,100 kilometers, landing in waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan, according to South Korea's military. The launch, deemed a provocation, coincided with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Seoul amid political instability following South Korean President Yoon's impeachment. Blinken condemned the launch, highlighting North Korea's alignment with Russia in its war on Ukraine. Concerns were raised about potential military technology exchanges between Russia and North Korea. Despite political turmoil, Blinken expressed confidence in South Korea's democratic resilience and its alliance with the U.S.