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N. Korea fires around dozen short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS

North Korea fired around a dozen short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Thursday, the South Korean military said. The missiles were launched from the Wonsan area at around 12:30 p.m., with further analysis of their flight distances and other specifications currently under way, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said. The latest launch came more than two weeks after Pyongyang…

N. Korea fires around dozen short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS

North Korea launched approximately a dozen short-range ballistic missiles towards the East Sea on Thursday, according to the South Korean military's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS). The missile tests, which commenced around 12:30 p.m. from the Wonsan area, are currently being analyzed for their flight distances and other technical details.

This latest round of missile tests follows Pyongyang's test-firing of what it claimed were tactical ballistic missiles on October 12, aimed at enhancing a critical weapon component. In response to the recent activity, the JCS has intensified surveillance and remains on high alert for any further launches, while maintaining a robust defense posture through close information-sharing with the United States and Japan.

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