The DPRK launched several short-range ballistic missiles towards the Sea of Japan (East Sea) a few days before US President Donald Trump’s visit to South Korea, the Yonhap news agency reported, citing the South Korean General Staff.
According to the statement, the missiles were launched at 08:10 local time from the area Chunghwa in southern North Korea. The shells flew about 350 km, but information about whether they fell into the sea was not specified.
The launch occurred on the eve of Donald Trump’s visit to Seoul, where the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit will be held on October 31 – November 1. The American leader is expected to hold talks with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung.
South Korean media drew attention to the fact that Pyongyang launched missiles several days before Trump’s visit.
Previously, Pyongyang launched: on May 8 – several short-range ballistic missiles in the direction of the Sea of Japan, on May 22 – cruise missiles missiles.
In addition, on June 19, South Korea reported that the DPRK fired more than 10 missiles from multiple launch rocket systems towards the Yellow Sea.