Tensions Rise as North Korea Conducts Missile Test Amid Asian Diplomacy
North Korea fired sea-to-surface cruise missiles west of the Korean peninsula, detected by South Korea's military. This missile activity occurred as U.S. President Donald Trump met Asian leaders. South Korea's military is analyzing the test's details, while North Korean media confirmed the launch.
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff have reported detecting North Korean missile activity, with preparations for a launch already underway by Tuesday.
The Joint Chiefs of Staff noted that cruise missiles were detected over the sea west of North Korea at around 3 p.m. local time. The military is currently analyzing the details of this missile test.
This development coincided with U.S. President Donald Trump's diplomatic meetings across Asia, as North Korean state media confirmed it conducted missile test firings to the west of the Korean peninsula.
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