Story perspectives

North Korea Fires 10 Short-Range Missiles During Merz Visit

By Drooid · Oct 31, 2026 · How we work

Read the story

Story summary

Summary

North Korea fired about 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan during German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit.
South Korea worries President Donald Trump’s diplomatic push with North Korea could compromise Seoul’s security.
Professor Lim Eun-jung warned United States (U.S.) recognition of North Korea as a nuclear power could legitimize its program.
Lim added uncertainty over U.S. guarantees may push South Korea to consider its own nuclear deterrent.

1 of 1

North Korea fired about 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan during German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit.
South Korea worries President Donald Trump’s diplomatic push with North Korea could compromise Seoul’s security.
Professor Lim Eun-jung warned United States (U.S.) recognition of North Korea as a nuclear power could legitimize its program.
Lim added uncertainty over U.S. guarantees may push South Korea to consider its own nuclear deterrent.