South Korea says North Korea fired a ballistic missile into the sea

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

56% : During his first term, Trump met Kim three times for talks on the North's nuclear program.
49% : It's unclear whether Trump would be as active as Biden in strengthening U.S. alliances in Asia.
29% : "North Korean state media did not specify Kim's policy plans or mention any specific comments about Trump.
24% : Even if Trump returns to the White House, a quick resumption of diplomacy with North Korea could be unlikely.
19% : SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- North Korea on Monday fired a ballistic missile that flew 1,100 kilometers (685 miles) before landing in waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan, South Korea's military said, extending its weapons testing weeks before Donald Trump returns as U.S. president.
11% : Blinken's visit comes amid political turmoil in South Korea following President Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived martial law decree and subsequent impeachment by parliament last month, which experts say puts the country at a disadvantage in getting a steady footing with Trump ahead of his return to the White House.
9% : During his first term, Trump complained about the cost of keeping 28,000 U.S. troops in South Korea to deter North Korean threats and constantly pushed for significant increases in Seoul's defense contributions.

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