North Korea fires around 10 ballistic missiles toward sea off east coast, Seoul says
South Korea detected about 10 short-range ballistic missiles that each flew about 250 kilometers, as tensions rose after border incidents and a China visit by Kim Jong Un.
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According to the South Korean military, North Korea has fired approximately ten ballistic missiles towards the Sea of Japan. These launches are not isolated incidents. Tensions on the Korean peninsula have been rising for months. Pyongyang is modernizing its armed forces at a rapid pace and is increasingly seeking confrontation with South Korea. In addition, military cooperation with Russia appears to be giving the country more self-confidence …
10 short-range ballistic missiles at once... this is how North Korea opened a new day of tension, putting Seoul, Tokyo and Washington in front of a military development that brings fears back to the fore.
Seoul is trying to reduce tensions on the Korean peninsula. However, the de-escalation attempts do not seem to be fruitful. Instead of taking diplomatic steps, Pyongyang is now conducting a rocket test with unusually many missiles.
The South Korean military authorities, in cooperation with the services of the United States and Japan, reinforce surveillance.
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