North Korea launches ballistic missiles hours before South Korean president's trip to China
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Key Points:
- North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters on Sunday, with missiles flying approximately 560 miles; the launches occurred hours before South Korean President Lee Jae Myung departed for China for talks on North Korea's nuclear program.
- South Korea's Defense Ministry condemned the launches as violations of U.N. Security Council resolutions and urged North Korea to cease provocative actions and engage in peace talks, while Japan's Defense Minister called the launches a serious threat to regional security.
- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command stated there was no immediate threat to U.S. personnel or territory, emphasizing ongoing consultations with allies and reaffirming the U.S. commitment to regional defense.
- Analysts view the missile tests as part of North Korea's efforts to
