North Korea fires about a dozen ballistic missiles, Seoul says
North Korea launched roughly a dozen short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea off its east coast on Thursday, according to South Korea's defence ministry.
South Korea's defence ministry says North Korea launched about a dozen short-range ballistic missiles from its east coast on Thursday, according to France 24. Deutsche Welle put the number at around 10 and said the missiles landed in the sea.
France 24 reports that Pyongyang has carried out more weapons tests in recent weeks. It says this has continued even though South Korea offered military talks.
Deutsche Welle links the launch to rising border tensions with South Korea. It also cites uncertainty over possible nuclear talks with the United States.
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- Deutsche WelleNorth Korea fires around 10 ballistic missiles into seaThu, Oct 29, 12:57 AM EDT
- France 24North Korea launches 'around a dozen' ballistic missiles amid rising tensions with South KoreaThu, Oct 29, 1:04 AM EDT
- Al JazeeraNorth Korea fires missiles as row over landmine blast intensifiesThu, Oct 29, 3:24 AM EDT
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