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North Korea29 October, 20251 min read

North Korea Launches Strategic Cruise Missiles Ahead of Trump’s South Korea Visit to Threaten U.S. Forces

North Korea test-fired sea-to-surface strategic cruise missiles into the Yellow Sea on October 28, 2025. Missile tests coincided with U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to South Korea for the APEC summit.

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North Korea Launches Strategic Cruise Missiles Ahead of Trump’s South Korea Visit to Threaten U.S. Forces
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North Korea launched strategic cruise missiles ahead of the U.S. President's visit to South Korea.

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The missile launches were intended as a show of force to threaten U.S. military forces in the region.

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This action heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula and drew international concern.

The timing of the launches was seen as a direct message related to the upcoming diplomatic visit.