North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles Ahead of South Korean President's China Visit

North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles towards the sea on January 4, 2026, hours before South Korean President Lee Jae Myung began his state visit to China. This provocative act by Pyongyang coincides with efforts by Seoul to foster dialogue with Beijing regarding regional peace and North Korea's nuclear program. The launches prompted immediate condemnation from South Korea and Japan.

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