What Happened
Pyongyang Sends Message Ahead Of Trump-Xi Summit
North Korea has fired two short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea, in a move seen as a message to the Trump administration ahead of the upcoming Trump-Xi summit. The launches, which occurred hours apart on Sunday, are the latest in a series of military actions by Pyongyang. The missiles flew approximately 450 kilometers and over 600 kilometers, according to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff. The action has been condemned by Seoul, with the National Security Office urging Pyongyang to cease such military actions immediately. This development was first reported by Yonhap News Agency.