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The ongoing "drill-for-drill" cycle between South Korea, supported by U.S. extended deterrence, and North Korea's provocative postures create a precarious security situation. While neither side wants war, the risk remains, especially if provocations like missile tests or island bombings escalate further. Historically, incidents such as North Korea's artillery barrage in 2010, which resulted in casualties on South Korea's Yeonpyeong and Yuma islands, serve as grim reminders of how fragile peace remains.