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North Korea test-fires ballistic missiles into Sea of Japan

North Korea test-fired multiple suspected ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan on Monday, according to South Korea's military and Japan's Ministry of Defense. South Korea's National Security Office held an emergency meeting to review military readiness. Seoul called the launch a "show of force" following South Korea's recent successful test of a hypersonic missile. The launch comes amid ongoing tensions over border landmine explosions that injured three South Korean soldiers last month.

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Japan Ministry of Defense said both launches were suspected ballistic missiles.

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North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles towards the sea

Latest missile launch appears to be a show of force since South Korea's hypersonic missile test-fire, Seoul says.

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ABC News

North Korea test-fires suspected ballistic missiles, Japan says

Japan Ministry of Defense said both launches were suspected ballistic missiles.

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Euronews

North Korea fires 'several ballistic missiles' into Sea of Japan, Seoul's military says

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DW

North Korea fires missiles after Seoul's hypersonic test

North Korea has conducted its fourth missile launch in October. South Korea's military called this launch a "show of force" in response to South Korea's successful test launch of a hypersonic missile.

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North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles off east coast, Seoul says

North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles off its east coast on Monday, South Korea’s military said, amid tensions over border landmine explosions that injured three South Korean soldiers last month. Seoul said the missiles were launched from Pyongyang and increased surveillance, while Japan confirmed at least one suspected ballistic missile.

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