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North Korea fires ballistic missile, other weapons toward sea, South says

North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea, South Korea's military said, the latest in a series of weapons demonstrations by Pyongyang this year.

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What happened North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea, South Korea's military said, the latest in a series of weapons demonstrations by Pyongyang this year.
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Left / center-leftNorth Korea launches ballistic missiles over the sea in latest show of force

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CenterNorth Korea fires ballistic missile, other weapons toward sea, South says

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CBS News WorldNews report · May 26, 10:20 AM

North Korea fires ballistic missile, other weapons toward sea, South says

North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea, South Korea's military said, the latest in a series of weapons demonstrations by Pyongyang this year.

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UPIWire story · May 26, 9:29 AM

North Korea fires close-range missiles into Yellow Sea

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North Korea fired close-range ballistic missiles and other projectiles into the Yellow Sea on Tuesday, Seoul's military said, as tensions remain high on the Peninsula.

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The Japan TimesNews report · May 26, 8:58 AM

North Korea fires ballistic missile into Yellow Sea

Pyongyang may using the missiles tests to take advantage of eroding international norms to cement its nuclear status.

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ABC NewsNews report · May 26, 6:22 AM

North Korea launches ballistic missiles over the sea in latest show of force

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South Korea says North Korea has launched multiple close-range ballistic missiles toward the sea

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May 26, 6:22 AM: ABC News joined the source map.

May 26, 8:58 AM: The Japan Times joined the source map.

May 26, 9:29 AM: UPI joined the source map.

May 26, 10:20 AM: CBS News World joined the source map.

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