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North Korea fires ballistic missiles amid rising inter-Korean tensions

North Korea fired around 10–12 short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast into the Sea of Japan on Thursday, South Korea's defence ministry said. The launch comes amid heightened tensions between the two Koreas, with Seoul accusing Pyongyang of a landmine blast that injured three South Korean soldiers, an accusation North Korea denies. Pyongyang has recently stepped up weapons tests despite South Korea's offer of military talks.

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The latest ballistic missile launch comes amid rising border tensions with South Korea and uncertainty over potential nuclear talks with the US.

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North Korea fires missiles as row over landmine blast intensifies

Seoul accuses Pyongyang of causing a landmine explosion that injured three of its soldiers, an accusation North denies.

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North Korea fires ballistic missiles off east coast as tensions with South rise

North Korea has launched ballistic missiles off its east coast into the Sea of Japan, South Korea said on Thursday, as tensions continued to rise between the two countries.

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North Korea fires 'around a dozen' ballistic missiles amid rising tensions with South Korea

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North Korea fires around 10 ballistic missiles into sea

The latest ballistic missile launch comes amid rising border tensions with South Korea and uncertainty over potential nuclear talks with the US.

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