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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
World
Justin McCurry in Tokyo and agencies

Japan condemns North Korea after it conducts fourth missile test in a month

A photo released by North Korea’s KCNA news agency of a missile launch on 14 January.
A photo released by North Korea’s KCNA news agency of a missile launch on 14 January. Photograph: KCNA/EPA

North Korea has launched two suspected ballistic missiles, in the fourth test this month, drawing condemnation from Japan and adding to pressure on the US.

South Korea’s joint chiefs of staff said Monday’s launch appeared to involve two short-range ballistic missiles, fired east towards the sea from the Sunan airfield in the capital Pyongyang.

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