Kim Jong Un warns of cruise missile tests just before Trump's arrival in South Korea

News Topical, Digital Desk : North Korea tested sea-to-surface cruise missiles just before US President Donald Trump's visit to South Korea. The missiles were tested by North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un as Trump arrived in North Korea to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit.

In fact, US President Donald Trump will be visiting South Korea on October 29-30. Just a day before Trump's visit, North Korea tested sea-to-surface cruise missiles off the western coast of the Korean Peninsula.

Missiles kept flying for two hours

According to North Korean state media KCNA, the missiles were launched vertically from the Yellow Sea and flew for more than two hours on Wednesday. The missiles were launched vertically from the sea and flew along a fixed path for about 7,800 seconds before hitting their targets.

According to North Korean state media, top military official Pak Jong Chon oversaw the test and said "important breakthroughs" were being made in developing North Korea's "nuclear forces" as a war deterrent.

Dictator Kim Jong should remain absent

It's worth noting that North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, who often oversees important missile launches, was absent from this test. Korean state media also omitted any mention of the test launches of several hypersonic missiles last week.

Trump may meet

Significantly, US President Trump may meet with Kim Jong Un. Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Tokyo on Monday that he would "like to meet" with Kim if the North Korean leader agreed. He also hinted at easing sanctions imposed on Pyongyang.

The two leaders last met in 2019 at the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). However, there has been no response from North Korea regarding the meeting with Trump. 

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