North Korea launches missiles as South Korean leader visits China.

North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles into the sea as South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visited China to meet President Xi Jinping, their second meeting in two months. The missiles flew about 900km, prompting South Korea and the US to closely monitor the situation. Japan also reported missile launches, expressing concern over North Korea’s nuclear and missile development. The missile tests came as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for increased production of weapons, signaling a message of strength amid regional tensions.

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