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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Hyung-Jin Kim

South Korea says North Korea launched ballistic missiles toward the sea

North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles towards the sea on Sunday, South Korea’s military has confirmed, in what marks the latest in a series of weapons demonstrations ahead of its upcoming ruling party congress.

Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff reported detecting several ballistic missiles fired from the North Korean capital region at approximately 7.50am. The projectiles were directed towards the country’s eastern waters, though specific details regarding their trajectory or distance travelled were not immediately disclosed.

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