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North Korea Test-Fires Missiles Ahead of Trump's Visit
10/29/2025
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- North Korea test-fired sea-to-surface cruise missiles in the Yellow Sea to showcase capabilities.
- The launches occurred before U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to South Korea for an Asia-Pacific economic forum.
- North Korea's state media said the missiles flew for over two hours before hitting targets.
- Military official Pak Jong Chon called the test an important success in strengthening the nuclear deterrent.
