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The objects were fired at 12:37 p.m. Korea time and estimated to have a flight distance of 240 kilometers (149 miles) and altitude of 35 kilometers (22 miles), South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement. The projectiles are likely part of North Korea’s combined military drills, the Joint Chiefs of Staff said. …

“This North Korean action does not aid the easing of tension on the Korean Peninsula,” said Army Major General Jeong Dong-jin of the South Korean Joint Chief of Staff. “We express a strong regret and again call for immediate suspension of actions that heightens tension,” he added. General Jeong said the two short-range projectiles, fired …

It is unclear what exactly was launched, but South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the military “is maintaining its readiness by monitoring relevant movements in preparation for further launches.” Japan’s Coast Guard said in a statement “it appears that North Korea has launched a missile” and advised ships to avoid the area. If confirmed …

“North Korea launched multiple projectiles in the early morning from around Hodo Peninsula in South Hamgyong Province,” the JCS said, adding that it was on the alert for further launches. “Our military is tracking and watching the related movement in preparation to additional launches, and is maintaining readiness posture.” A US official familiar confirmed to …

North Korea has fired at least two unidentified projectiles early on Thursday from an area near Wonsan, on North Korea’s eastern coast, according to South Korea’s joint chiefs of staff. The projectiles flew about 430km (267 miles), the joint chiefs of staff said, but did not elaborate further. This would be the first launching of …