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Published on 2025-01-06 00:00:45 - MSN
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  • North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile Monday, Japan's coast guard said, ratcheting up tensions in the region as political turmoil continues in neighboring South Korea.

North Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile on Monday, according to Japan's Coast Guard, marking another in a series of provocative actions by the regime. The missile was reported to have been launched towards the Sea of Japan, with no immediate details on its trajectory or impact. This launch comes amidst heightened tensions in the region, with North Korea having conducted several missile tests in recent months, often in defiance of international warnings and sanctions. The Japanese authorities are currently analyzing the specifics of the launch, while urging ships in the area to stay alert for falling debris. This event underscores the ongoing challenges in dealing with North Korea's nuclear and missile programs, which continue to destabilize the region.

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