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North Korea Fires 10+ Short-Range Missiles After Wang Yi

8/25/2026

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North Korea launched more than 10 short-range ballistic missiles hours after Wang Yi ended his two-day Seoul visit.
Analysts say China gave a muted response, prioritising Pyongyang’s stability.
Lee Seong-hyon, senior fellow at George H.W. Bush Foundation, said the launch exposed Beijing’s limited ability to restrain North Korea.
Wang Yi urged South Korea to pursue genuine strategic autonomy and avoid siding with China or the United States.

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North Korea launched more than 10 short-range ballistic missiles hours after Wang Yi ended his two-day Seoul visit.
Analysts say China gave a muted response, prioritising Pyongyang’s stability.
Lee Seong-hyon, senior fellow at George H.W. Bush Foundation, said the launch exposed Beijing’s limited ability to restrain North Korea.
Wang Yi urged South Korea to pursue genuine strategic autonomy and avoid siding with China or the United States.