North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has overseen the test launch of two hypersonic missiles, signaling heightened readiness of his country's nuclear forces. The test, which took place near Pyongyang, was conducted just hours before the South Korean leader's visit to Beijing for a summit aimed at improving relations with North Korea. Kim justified the missile tests as a response to the recent capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by United States forces, describing the operation as a 'serious encroachment of sovereignty' and a warning of potential threats to his own regime. Analysts suggest the launch was intended to demonstrate North Korea's advanced war deterrent capabilities, especially in light of recent international events.