April 25, 2024
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Washington confirms North Korea’s recent weapon test

Acting Pentagon chief says North Korea did not test a ballistic missile

This story has been updated with additional comment from Acting Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs Charles Summers Jr.

U.S. Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan on Thursday confirmed North Korea conducted a weapon test the previous day, though added it was not a ballistic missile.

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