March 28, 2024
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North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea: JCS

Seoul describes test as an "armed demonstration" in response to ongoing military exercises

Update at 10:30 KST: This story has been updated to include additional information on the launch from the JCS and the Blue House.

North Korea on Saturday launched two ballistic projectiles into the East Sea, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said, in the country's fifth launch such since July 25.

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