April 20, 2024
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North Korea prepping Nodong missile – South Korean media

A government source tells local media that North Korea could be ready to fire medium range ballistic missile

North Korea appears to be prepping a medium range Nodong ballistic missile, an unnamed government source told South Korean media on March 3.

The news comes amidst rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula as the U.S. and South Korea began their annual joint military drills the previous day.  While launch preparations could not be confirmed, a government source told NK News on the condition of anonymity that “the [ROK] military is maintaining its readiness".

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