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November 05, 2024
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North Korea fires two mid-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS

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North Korea launched two medium-range ballistic missiles (MRBMs) toward the East Sea (Sea of Japan) on Sunday, according to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS).

The two MRBMs were detected between 11:13 a.m. and 12:05 p.m. KST at Tongchang-ri, North Phyongyan Province, and both traveled some 310 miles (500 km) before splashing into the water.

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