April 18, 2024
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Missile launch fears as North Korea declares no-sail zone

No-navigation zones on East and West coast suggest short, mid-range ballistic missile testing could be imminent

Amid growing speculation that further ballistic missile testing could be imminent, North Korea has declared a no-sail zone off its east coast, South Korea’s Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.

The warning, which came just a day after Pyongyang declared a no-navigation zone off its west coast and conducted widely condemned live-fire drills, suggests that North Korea may launch short or mid-range ballistic missiles in the coming days.

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