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North Korea Missile Launches
North Korea's recent launch of short-range ballistic missiles, coupled with earlier ICBM tests and allegations of troop deployment to Russia, fuels regional tensions and international concern.
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- Where were the missiles launched and when?
- The launches were detected around 7:30 a.m. local time (00:30 GMT) and targeted the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan. South Korea's military heightened surveillance and vigilance and shared information with Tokyo and Washington.
- How did other countries respond to the launch?
- Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio confirmed the missile launches, stating that they likely fell outside Japan's exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
- What military action did North Korea undertake recently?
- North Korea launched a volley of short-range ballistic missiles early Tuesday, marking its second weapons test in five days and just hours before the US presidential election.
- What are some speculated reasons behind North Korea's recent military actions?
- Experts suggest that the weapons tests might serve to distract from the alleged North Korean troop deployment to Russia, a move that caused concern as the US elections neared.
- What other significant military development has North Korea recently revealed?
- The launches followed North Korea's recent test of a new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), its most advanced weapon to date. This display of military might came amid accusations of deploying thousands of soldiers to Russia.