Key facts
- North Korea launched multiple missiles on Tuesday.
- The launches occurred hours before the Xi-Trump summit.
- Analysts believe the launches were intended to disrupt the summit.
North Korea launched multiple missiles on Tuesday, a move that analysts suggest was timed to disrupt the upcoming summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump. The launches occurred just hours before the two leaders were scheduled to meet, raising concerns about regional stability and the potential impact on diplomatic efforts.