North Korea fires missiles as row over landmine blast intensifies

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   North Korea fires around 10 ballistic missiles toward sea

   North Korea fired approximately 10 short-range ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast, amid rising tensions with South Korea over a landmine explosion that injured three South Korean soldiers. The incident has escalated tensions between the two nations, with Seoul accusing Pyongyang of causing the explosion, which Pyongyang denies. The missile launches are seen as a show of force by North Korea.

   Why it matters

   The tensions between North and South Korea have been increasing over the past few weeks, with the landmine explosion being the latest point of contention. The explosion occurred in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that separates the two countries. North Korea has denied responsibility for the explosion.

   What is confirmed

   • North Korea fired around 10 ballistic missiles toward the sea off its east coast, Seoul says.
   • Seoul accuses Pyongyang of causing a landmine explosion that injured three of its soldiers, an accusation North denies.
   • The incident has escalated tensions between the two nations.

   What to watch next

   • Further missile launches by North Korea
   • Response from South Korea and international community
   • Investigation into the landmine explosion
   Sources used for this update (27)

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   2. www.onenewspage.com — RAF Fairford national security charges
   3. Al Jazeera — North Korea fires missiles as row over landmine blast intensifies
   4. NBC News — North Korea fires around 10 ballistic missiles toward sea off east coast, Seoul says
   5. AP News — North Korea fires missile barrage toward the sea as tensions with South rise
   6. USA Today — North Korea fires around 10 ballistic missiles toward sea, Seoul says
   7. The Times of India — Suspected ballistic missile launched from North Korea: Japan
   8. New York Post — North Korea launches an unidentified projectile off its east coast, South Korea says
   9. dw.com — North Korea fires several missiles amid growing tensions with South Korea
   10. NHKニュース — North Korea reportedly launches ballistic missiles | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
   11. www.aljazeera.com — North Korea fires missiles as row over landmine blast ...
   12. NK News — North Korea fires salvo of around 10 ballistic missiles toward sea: Seoul
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