Event Brief
North Korea conducts new weapons tests ahead of visit
Filed: Apr 09, 2026 at 2:05 AM ET
Summary: North Korea's recent weapons tests coincide with the upcoming visit of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
WHO: North Korea
WHAT: conducts new weapons tests
WHEN: Apr 09, 2026 at 12:34 AM ET
WHERE: North Korea
WHY: The tests came ahead of a visit by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
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