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North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles towards the sea

Latest missile launch appears to be a show of force since South Korea's hypersonic missile test-fire, Seoul says.

South Korea's military detected multiple ballistic missiles launched from Pyongyang towards the Sea of Japan on Monday, according to the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incidents occurred around 09:20 (0020 GMT), prompting the military to increase surveillance and vigilance against potential further launches. The reports from Gulf News and other sources confirm that North Korea fired around 10 ballistic missiles in this incident.

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