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North Korea fires around 10 ballistic missiles toward sea off east coast, Seoul says
Reuters • • world
Key Points:
- North Korea launched around 10 short-range ballistic missiles from its east coast toward the sea, flying approximately 250 km, amid heightened tensions near the inter-Korean border.
- South Korea condemned the missile launches as serious violations of UN Security Council resolutions and convened an emergency meeting to assess security implications.
- The missile tests coincide with North Korea's threat to activate anti-South Korean propaganda loudspeakers along the border, escalating psychological and military pressure.
- North Korea has also deployed visible artillery batteries near the border, which South Korean officials assess as largely symbolic shows of force rather than tactical moves.
- South Korea continues to strengthen surveillance, maintain readiness for further launches, and seek dialogue, while closely coordinating with the US and Japan on the evolving security situation.
