North Korea test-fires cruise missiles as Trump visits South Korea
Summary
North Korea launched sea-to-surface cruise missiles into its western waters just before President Trump arrived in South Korea. The missiles were tested as part of North Korea's efforts to develop its nuclear capabilities. President Trump is visiting South Korea to meet with regional leaders, including the potential for a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.Key Facts
- North Korea launched several cruise missiles in the Yellow Sea, according to its state media.
- The missiles flew for more than two hours and hit their targets precisely.
- North Korea aims to develop its nuclear forces as a deterrent, according to military official Pak Jong Chon.
- South Korea detected the missile launch and is analyzing the situation with the United States.
- President Trump is in South Korea for meetings with regional leaders, including a scheduled summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- North Korea has avoided talks with the U.S. and South Korea since Kim Jong Un's diplomacy with Trump ended in 2019.
- Before arriving in South Korea, President Trump met with families of Japanese people abducted by North Korea during his visit to Tokyo.
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