North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles off east coast, Seoul says

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North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles from its east coast, according to South Korea, prompting Seoul to increase surveillance. Japan also confirmed at least one suspected missile launch, amid heightened tensions following landmine explosions that injured South Korean soldiers.

North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles off its east coast on Monday, South Korea’s military said, amid tensions over border landmine explosions that injured three South Korean soldiers last month. Seoul said the missiles were launched from Pyongyang and increased surveillance, while Japan confirmed at least one suspected ballistic missile.