North Korea missile launches raise tensions in region

North Korea launched multiple missiles into the sea early Sunday morning around 7:50 a.m., just hours before South Korea’s president was scheduled to depart for China for high-level talks that included Pyongyang’s nuclear program. South Korean and U.S. authorities are closely analyzing the launches, which violate United Nations Security Council resolutions banning North Korea from conducting ballistic missile activities. The timing of the tests has heightened regional tensions as diplomatic efforts continue.