Pyongyang confirms anti-aircraft missile test after questioning dialogue with the US

North Korea confirmed the testing of a new air defense missile system, coinciding with its dismissal of dialogue with the U.S. following FBI accusations related to a cryptocurrency theft. The tests aimed to assess technical features and reliability of new materials and guidance systems. Additionally, a strategic cruise missile unit conducted an exercise simulating an attack on an airfield. The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff detected multiple missiles launched towards the Sea of Japan. Kim Yo-jong stated that Pyongyang sees no need for talks with Washington, cooling U.S. President Trump's hopes for a meeting with Kim Jong-un during an upcoming summit in China.