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North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles
North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles from Wonsan toward the Sea of Japan on Sunday. The first missile traveled approximately 450 kilometers, while the second covered a distance of more than 600 kilometers. This event marks the fourteenth such weapon test conducted by North Korea this year.
The missile launches occurred during a period of heightened diplomatic activity, coinciding with the United Nations General Assembly in New York and an upcoming summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Analysts suggest the tests are a move to increase pressure on the United States ahead of potential negotiations, signaling that denuclearization is not a precondition for talks.
In response, high-level representatives from the United States, Japan, and South Korea held telephone consultations and activated a rapid response mechanism to analyze flight data and coordinate defense measures. The provocations follow previous condemnations by Kim Yo-jong regarding US-led multinational maneuvers in the region.
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Donald Trump · Kim Jong-un · Kim Yo-jong · North Korea · United Nations · Xi Jinping
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- [● 4 SOURCES] North Korea has conducted 14 weapon tests of this type so far this year. www.fehmarn24.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.hna.de · www.kreiszeitung.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles from Wonsan toward the Sea of Japan. www.fehmarn24.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.hna.de · www.kreiszeitung.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] Representatives from the US, Japan, and South Korea held telephone consultations following the tests. www.fehmarn24.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.hna.de · www.kreiszeitung.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] The second missile traveled more than 600 kilometers. www.fehmarn24.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.hna.de · www.kreiszeitung.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] The missile tests occurred ahead of the UN General Assembly in New York and a summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. www.fehmarn24.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.hna.de · www.kreiszeitung.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] The first missile traveled approximately 450 kilometers. www.fehmarn24.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.hna.de · www.kreiszeitung.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] North Korea has conducted fourteen weapon tests of this type so far this year. www.fehmarn24.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.hna.de · www.kreiszeitung.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] The missile tests occurred during the UN General Assembly in New York. www.fehmarn24.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.hna.de · www.kreiszeitung.de