North Korea fires ballistic missiles; US says no immediate threat

North Korea has launched multiple ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan, confirmed by South Korean and Japanese authorities. These launches are assessed as a direct response to South Korea's recent hypersonic missile test, indicating a tit-for-tat escalation in regional arms development. Concurrently, former US President Trump has signaled openness to a potential meeting with Kim Jong-un, introducing a layer of diplomatic uncertainty.