{"id":2501693,"date":"2025-10-22T04:29:01","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T08:29:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/north-korea-fires-ballistic-missiles-ahead-of-summit-of-world-leaders\/"},"modified":"2025-10-22T04:30:38","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T08:30:38","slug":"north-korea-fires-ballistic-missiles-ahead-of-summit-of-world-leaders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/north-korea-fires-ballistic-missiles-ahead-of-summit-of-world-leaders\/","title":{"rendered":"North Korea fires ballistic missiles ahead of summit of world leaders"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnorth-korea-fires-ballistic-missiles-ahead-of-summit-of-world-leaders%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2501693&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>North Korea fired short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea just days before a major summit of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/red-francis-joins-the-cdc-and-the-who-in-pushing-covid-vaccinations\/\" title=\"Red Francis Joins the CDC and the WHO in Pushing COVID Vaccinations\">world leaders<\/a> in South Korea. this marked North Korea&#8217;s first missile test since May and its fifth launch this year, occurring shortly after South Korea&#8217;s new president, Lee Jae Myung, took office.The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/north-korea-announces-test-of-cruise-missile-system-to-bring-lasting-peace-and-stability-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"... announces test of cruise missile system to bring \u2018lasting peace and stability\u2019 - Washington Examiner\">missiles traveled<\/a> about 217 miles,prompting South Korea&#8217;s Joint Chiefs of Staff too hold emergency meetings and increase vigilance while coordinating with allies including the U.S. and Japan. the launch is seen as politically motivated,likely intended to draw attention ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in Gyeongju,which will be attended by leaders such as U.S. President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Japan&#8217;s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. South Korean officials have called for measured responses to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/russian-officials-refuse-to-rule-out-sending-military-forces-to-latin-america-amid-escalation-with-u-s-report\/\" title=\"Russian Officials Refuse To Rule Out Sending Military Forces To Latin America Amid Escalation With U.S.: Report\">avoid escalating tensions<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">North Korea fires ballistic missiles ahead of summit of world leaders<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2378761\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>North Korea launched short-range ballistic missiles on Wednesday, less than a week before the leaders from around the world were meeting at a summit in South Korea.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It was the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/with-blinken-visiting-seoul-north-korea-launches-ballistic-missile-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"With Blinken visiting Seoul, ... ...es ballistic missile - Washington Examiner\">communist country&#038;rsquo<\/a>;s first missile test since May 8 and its fifth <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >ballistic missile launch<\/a> this year, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/koreas-ballistic-missile-d15e268cf071780b623a1dbac670f417\">reports<\/a>. It marks the first time North Korea has fired such a weapon since new South Korean President Lee Jae Myung was sworn into office in June. Myung had campaigned on lessening hostilities between his country and North Korea.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3859239\/colombia-petro-uribe-acquittal-trump-sanctions\/\">Colombia&#8217;s Petro sees Trump-backed ex-president&#8217;s acquittal as path to US sanctions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3858020\/zelensky-hopes-russia-stalling-tactics-trump-putin-meeing-tomahawk-negotiations\/\">Zelensky hopes Russia&#8217;s stalling tactics can revive Tomahawk negotiations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3858307\/latino-gop-condemns-colombia-gustavo-petro-threats-overthrow-trump\/\">Latino GOP condemns Colombian president&#8217;s threats to &#8216;overthrow&#8217; Trump<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>The missiles were fired into the East Sea, according to local media. South Korea&rsquo;s Joint Chiefs of Staff said it detected the missiles shortly after 8 a.m. local time, which traveled approximately 217 miles (350 kilometers). The JCS announced that it would monitor the situation and remain on alert while also increasing strategic communication with allies Japan and the U.S. JCS officials said they held an emergency meeting with the National Security Office and the Defense Ministry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The military will enhance surveillance and vigilance in preparation for possible additional launches,&rdquo; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.koreaherald.com\/article\/10598406\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">said<\/a> South Korea&rsquo;s JCS.<\/p>\n<p>North Korea&rsquo;s weapons display came just days before officials from 21 countries, including U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Japan&rsquo;s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, and others, will attend the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apec.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation<\/a> forum in Gyeongju, South Korea, from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1. It is the first time in 20 years that the summit is in South Korea.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3858307\/latino-gop-condemns-colombia-gustavo-petro-threats-overthrow-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LATINO GOP CONDEMNS COLOMBIAN PRESIDENT&rsquo;S THREATS TO &lsquo;OVERTHROW&rsquo; TRUMP<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Representatives from South Korea&rsquo;s National Intelligence Service called the launch &ldquo;politically motivated&rdquo; and said they would issue a measured but appropriate response.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;With the APEC summit just ahead, there is no need to overreact to the North&rsquo;s attempt to draw attention,&rdquo; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.koreaherald.com\/article\/10598406\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">said<\/a> South Korean politician Park Sun-won. &ldquo;If we show too much of a response, Pyongyang takes it as validation and repeats similar acts &mdash; tomorrow, the day after, or even during the summit itself.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>North Korea launches ballistic missiles days before summit<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2677,"featured_media":2501694,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AP25028833112232.webp?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[40383,3817,32109,7778,35030],"class_list":["post-2501693","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-ballistic-missiles","tag-diplomacy","tag-north-korea","tag-summit","tag-world-leaders"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/AP25028833112232.webp?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2501693","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2677"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2501693"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2501693\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2501697,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2501693\/revisions\/2501697"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2501694"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2501693"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2501693"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2501693"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}