North Korea launches missiles as Trump seeks to rekindle nuclear talks
Summary
North Korea fired about 10 short-range missiles shortly after President Donald Trump announced plans to meet again with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and ordered a reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea. The missile tests follow North Korea’s long-standing criticism of these exercises, which it sees as threatens, while the U.S. and South Korea say the drills prepare for possible attacks.Key Facts
- North Korea launched around 10 short-range ballistic missiles near Pyongyang on the same day President Trump announced a future meeting with Kim Jong Un.
- President Trump decided to end the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercises with South Korea earlier than planned.
- Trump linked this decision to his positive relationship with Kim and called the military drills hostile and inappropriate.
- South Korea and U.S. military exercises aim to prepare for a possible North Korean attack.
- North Korea views these exercises as rehearsals for an invasion and often responds with missile tests.
- South Korean officials estimate North Korea has 80-120 nuclear weapons, while Trump said it has 57.
- Trump’s move to scale back drills has caused concern among U.S. allies in Asia.
- South Korea’s Defense Minister said they do not support recognizing North Korea as a nuclear state and believe denuclearization efforts continue.
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