North Korea fires missiles as row over landmine blast intensifies
North Korea fires dozens of missiles as tensions rise with South Korea
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Around a dozen ballistic missiles were fired by North Korea, according to France 24 and DW.com. The launches are a response to a landmine blast that injured two South Korean soldiers, The Korea Times reports. The incident has sparked a heated exchange between the two countries, with the Defense chief denouncing North Korea's actions at the ASEAN defense forum.
The landmine blast, which occurred on the Demilitarized Zone, has raised concerns about the increasing tensions between North and South Korea. The Spec and Castanet report that the incident has led to a rise in tensions, with both sides trading accusations.
The situation remains volatile, with coverage from The Korea Times and DW.com indicating that the two countries are at odds over the incident. Further action from North Korea is possible, as the situation continues to unfold.
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Defense chief denounces N. Korea's missile launches at ASEAN defense forumThe Korea Times · 9h ago
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How many missiles were fired?
Around a dozen, according to France 24 and DW.com
What triggered the launches?
A landmine blast that injured two South Korean soldiers
Where did the landmine blast occur?
The Demilitarized Zone
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