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Why North Korea’s Kim may shake hands with Trump again despite missile tests

South China Morning Post National SecurityNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Park Chan-kyongApril 9, 2026 at 09:02 AM
Why North Korea’s Kim may shake hands with Trump again despite missile tests
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North Korea recently conducted multiple weapons tests, including short-range ballistic missiles and a radar-evading missile with cluster munitions, into the Sea of Japan. The tests, taking place over several days, involved missiles traveling varying distances, with one potentially testing cluster munition capabilities and another assessing engine efficiency. These actions occur ahead of a US-China summit, where China may act as an intermediary to facilitate future talks between Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump. Despite the missile tests, analysts suggest the summit could create an opportunity for renewed dialogue between North Korea and the United States. A previous projectile launch on Tuesday failed early in flight.

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Missiles from the morning launch flew about 240km before landing near Al Island.

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South Korea’s military said the North launched several short-range ballistic missiles.

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Pyongyang said tests involved a radar-evading missile tipped with cluster bombs.

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North Korea conducted weapons tests, including cluster munitions.

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The launch might have been aimed at testing the destructive capability of cluster munitions.

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Key Entities & Roles

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Russia 40% Wonsan 50% Pyongyang 60% Sea of Japan 60% South Korea 70% China ×270% United States 80% Donald Trump 80% Kim Jong-un 90% North Korea ×4100%

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north korea 100% missile tests 90% kim jong-un 80% donald trump 70% us-china summit 70% cluster munitions 60% ballistic missiles 60% korean peninsula 50% military strength 40%

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South China Morning Post
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North Korea

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