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North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile; drills with US planned

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North Korea has launched a suspected ballistic missile off its east coast, which landed in the sea outside Japan's exclusive economic zone. This marks the second such launch in less than a week. The missile was fired from the Wonsan area, and South Korea's military reported it as an unidentified projectile. The launch occurs as South Korea and the United States are preparing for joint military drills scheduled for late August. AI

RANK_REASON The launch of a ballistic missile by North Korea is a significant geopolitical event, especially in the context of planned joint military drills with the US. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agencies ·

    North Korea launches a suspected ballistic missile, Japan says

    North Korea fired a possible ballistic missile towards the sea on Wednesday, Japan’s Defence Ministry said, the second such weapons launch in less than a week. The Defence Ministry said the suspected weapon has landed in the water. Yonhap news agency, citing South Korea’s militar…

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