North Korea fires cruise missiles ahead of Donald Trump-Xi Jinping meeting in South Korea

North Korea launched sea-to-surface cruise missiles into western waters, a move that could bolster its nuclear-armed military. This occurred just before US President Trump's arrival in South Korea for talks. Pyongyang has shunned negotiations with Washington and Seoul since 2019, with leader Kim Jong Un now prioritizing Russia and opposing denuclearization demands.

North Korea fires cruise missiles ahead of Donald Trump-Xi Jinping meeting in South Korea
North Korea launched sea-to-surface cruise missiles into western waters, a move that could bolster its nuclear-armed military. This occurred just before US President Trump's arrival in South Korea for talks. Pyongyang has shunned negotiations with Washington and Seoul since 2019, with leader Kim Jong Un now prioritizing Russia and opposing denuclearization demands.