April 19, 2024
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North Korea launches two short-range missiles into East Sea, South Korea says

Likely missile test is Pyongyang's third this month

Update at 10:00 and 17:45: this article has been updated to include further details from South Korea's military and comment from a U.S. official.

North Korea on Saturday morning launched what is believed to be two short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said.

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