Economics
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Before Xi-Trump Meeting
- Projectile flew 60 kilometers into East Sea, South Korea says
- Tillerson has said all options available, including military
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North Korea conducted another ballistic missile test, drawing condemnation from countries in the region shortly before the first meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump.
The projectile was fired into the East Sea early Wednesday and flew about 60 kilometers (37 miles), South Korea’s joint chiefs of staff said in a text message. While the missile fell well short of Japan’s exclusive economic zone, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said the launch was a “major provocation.” South Korea’s foreign ministry said it “strongly condemns” the launch.