South Korea is scheduled to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit later this month. Leaders of 21 major countries will participate in this conference. But before that, North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles on Wednesday, raising security and diplomatic concerns in the region. Experts say that such launches may increase further amid preparations for the conference.

Launch and aiming of missiles
South Korea’s army said that the missiles were fired towards the East Sea (Sea of ​​Japan) and their flight range was about 350 kilometers. Initial speculation was that they would fall in the sea, but later the Army confirmed that they fell within the international border. South Korea’s Joint Staff said they are monitoring possible new launches and exercising caution by sharing intelligence with the US and Japan. North Korea also fired short-range ballistic and cruise missiles in May, before new South Korean President Lee Jae Myung was in office.

Kim Jong Un’s new missile and military display
Earlier this month, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un demonstrated the new Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile at a military parade held in Pyongyang. It was described as North Korea’s most powerful missile. China, Russia and other global leaders were also present in this parade. This parade was organized on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Workers’ Party.

North Korea’s policy
Pyongyang has repeatedly challenged global sanctions and has said the weapons program is necessary to defend against potential American and South Korean threats. US President Donald Trump has expressed the possibility of meeting Kim again this year. North Korea also made it clear that it will not give up its nuclear weapons, but is ready for talks.

US President Donald Trump on Friday (October 17, 2025) has given a big statement regarding the tariffs imposed on China. Amidst the increasing tension between China and America, Trump said that the tariffs imposed on China are not sustainable.

This statement of Donald Trump has come before his possible meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. In an interview with Fox Business, when Donald Trump was asked whether the tariffs imposed by the two countries on each other at the beginning of this year could remain equal? On this, President Trump said, ‘This tariff is not sustainable. But these are the figures. It could work, but they forced me to do it. He said, ‘He will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in the next two weeks and he feels that everything will be fine with China.’

China is always looking for advantage – Trump

President Trump told Fox Business, ‘China is always trying to gain advantage. I don’t know what’s going to happen. Now let’s see what will happen next. At the same time, this tariff dispute between Washington and Beijing has increased the US import tax on Chinese goods to 145 percent, which has increased fears about the global economic recession.

However, those tariffs were paused for 90 days under the agreement. If this agreement between China and America is not extended in between, then this agreement is going to end on November 10.

Donald Trump threatened China

US President Donald Trump last week threatened to impose 100 percent additional tariffs on Chinese goods from November 1, 2025, and even considered canceling a possible meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. This meeting between the Presidents of the two countries is expected to take place during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit to be held in South Korea later this month.

During the interview, Trump said about Xi Jinping, ‘I have a very good rapport with him. I think everything will be fine with China, but we want a fair agreement and it will be completely fair.

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