In a calculated display of power, North Korea fired multiple sea-to-surface cruise missiles from its western coast early Wednesday, sending a pointed signal as global attention shifts to Seoul for the upcoming meeting between US President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping.
According to initial assessments, the missiles flew for more than two hours before hitting designated targets in the Yellow Sea with high precision. The test is widely seen as both a technical trial and a political message, affirming Pyongyang’s resolve to preserve its strategic deterrent even as diplomatic momentum builds.
Although Kim Jong Un did not attend the launch, senior military officials hailed it as proof of the nation’s rapidly advancing weapons technology and combat readiness. Analysts interpret the timing as deliberate, reminding the world that North Korea’s military ambitions remain undiminished despite evolving regional dynamics.
The launch highlights the fragile equilibrium in Northeast Asia, where every missile test reverberates through a climate of sanctions, security anxieties, and fragile diplomacy.
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