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North Korea Fires Multiple Ballistic Missiles

North Korea launched multiple suspected ballistic missiles towards the sea off its east coast, marking its fourth missile test in April. South Korea and Japan confirmed the launches, which prompted international concern.

18 Apr, 21:42 — 19 Apr, 02:14
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APVery High2h ago

South Korea says North Korea has launched ballistic missiles toward the North’s eastern waters - AP News

South Korea says North Korea has launched ballistic missiles toward the North’s eastern waters  AP News

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual2h ago

North Korea launches ballistic missiles towards sea off its east coast

Multiple ballistic missiles fired from eastern Sinpo area in seventh such test this year.

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straits-timesMostly Factual3h ago

North Korea fires suspected ballistic missiles, Japan says - The Straits Times

North Korea fires suspected ballistic missiles, Japan says  The Straits Times

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual21m ago

North Korea fires suspected ballistic missiles, Japan says

The incident marks the North's seventh ballistic missile launch this year and its fourth in April alone.

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japan-timesMostly Factual4h ago

North Korea test-fires at least one ballistic missile, Defense Ministry says

The launch occurred around 6:26 a.m., with the ministry saying the missile "no longer posed a threat to the vicinity of Japan" around 7:14 a.m.

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual4h ago

[Breaking] North Korea fires ballistic missile into East Sea, first in 11 days

North Korea fired an unidentified ballistic missile toward the East Sea on Sunday, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said. The military said it is analyzing the missile’s specifications, including its range and other characteristics. The latest launch came 11 days after the North’s previous ballistic missile provocation on April 8. At the time, Pyongyang fired ballistic missiles twice in a single day — once in the morning and again in the afternoon — into the East Sea. A day earlier, on April

By The Korea Herald

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual1h ago

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles towards sea off its east coast

The incident marks Pyongyang's seventh ballistic missile launch this year and its fourth in April.

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First report: NHK World · 18 Apr, 21:23Full coverage: 15 · 5hWindow: 5h
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