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North Korea launches ballistic missiles into sea between Korean Peninsula and Japan
- On Tuesday, North Korea launched suspected ballistic missiles toward the sea, neighbors reported amid rising animosities ahead of a major political meeting.
- Tuesday's launch came after North Korea threatened retaliation over what it called South Korean surveillance drone flights, which South Korea's government denied and began probing for civilian involvement, while analysts said the accusations aim to increase anti-South Korea sentiments ahead of the party congress.
- Japan's Prime Minister's Office and Defense Ministry said North Korea fired possible ballistic missiles, while South Korea's Defense Ministry detected the launch of at least one unidentified projectile off North Korea's east coast; neither country immediately provided details such as how far the weapons traveled.
- Analysts said North Korea aims to demonstrate weapons-development progress ahead of the party congress, citing earlier this month hypersonic missile flights and December tests of long-range strategic cruise and new anti-air missiles.
- Kim observed the launches and stressed the need to bolster the country's nuclear war deterrent, while the North could enshrine Kim Jong Un's 'two-state' system in the Workers' Party congress.
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North Korea launches suspected ballistic missiles toward the sea, neighbors say - The Boston Globe
Tuesday’s launch came after North Korea recently threatened retaliation over what it called South Korean surveillance drone flights across the border, one earlier in January and another in September.
·Boston, United States
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North Korea has launched several ballistic missiles towards the sea, travelling about 350 kilometres. This new test comes as military tensions are intensifying in the region.
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der Standard DEThis is the second test this year. A ballistic missile has probably been used.
·Vienna, Austria
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North Korea has again tested a rocket, according to Japanese data.
·Germany
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The missiles, probably two, were launched from the east coast of North Korea to the Japan Sea. That's what we know
·Italy
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