North Korea fires missiles as US diplomacy talks collapse
Several missiles were fired toward North Korea's east coast after the country rejected US diplomacy.
South Korea's military confirmed several missiles were launched toward waters off North Korea's east coast on Wednesday. The launches came just hours after North Korea rejected renewed talks with the United States.
North Korea's rejection followed US accusations. North Korean hackers were blamed for a six-billion-dollar cryptocurrency theft from Binance.
Kim Yo Jong, sister of leader Kim Jong Un, rejected these claims. She said North Korea had no interest in talking with what she called unreliable and hostile Washington.
US Pacific Command said it knew about the launches. It was consulting with regional allies.
The launches posed no threat to US territory or people. The test shows North Korea's pattern of testing weapons.
It seeks to improve its negotiating position.
- Over six billion dollars from Binance
- Cryptocurrency stolen
- TraderTraitor
- Hacking group
- Several toward North Korea's east coast
- Missiles fired
- November 4
- Date
Why it mattersThe escalation complicates Trump's stated willingness to restart diplomacy with North Korea.
AustraliaAs a US ally in the Pacific, Australia monitors North Korea's weapons development and regional security tensions.
Corroborated bythenightly.com.au
✓ Claims checked against the source. checked 3 h ago
