North Korea fires off barrage of missiles hours after Trump says he plans to meet Kim

{"#Pyongyang's Missile Launch":"- The Defense Ministry in Tokyo reported that North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles, with all traveling an estimated 320 kilometers toward waters outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone. \n- Analysts note that this launch comes shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump announced his intention to meet with Kim Jong Un later this year.\n- The Defense Ministry in Tokyo reported the North fired off 'multiple' ballistic missiles, hitting a maximum altitude of 90 km before splashing down outside Japan's exclusive economic zone.","#Reaction from Pyongyang":"- In response, North Korea’s powerful sister, Kim Yo Jong, stated she was not aware of Trump's claim to be in communication with her brother. \n- She also criticized the U.S. president for scaling back joint military exercises with South Korea as 'unworthy of comment.'","#Implications":"- Analysts suggest that this launch could complicate prospects for a potential summit between North Korea and the United States.\n- The missile launch may further strain diplomatic relations, especially given Kim Yo Jong's sharp criticism of Trump."}