Seoul says multiple North Korean ballistic missiles were fired

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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