North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles as South Korea's Lee Visits China

• North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles from Pyongyang towards its east coast sea on Sunday morning, according to South Korea's military.
• This marks the first ballistic missile launch by Pyongyang in two months, coinciding with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's state visit to China.
• South Korea's military has heightened surveillance and is collaborating with the US and Japan, while Japan's Ministry of Defense believes the missiles have already fallen.
• The launch follows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's recent call to double tactical guided weapons production and visits to munitions factories.
• President Lee's visit to China aims to discuss peace on the Korean peninsula, with Seoul hoping Beijing will facilitate dialogue with North Korea.

Why It Matters: North Korea's missile launch escalates tensions amid South Korean diplomatic efforts in China.