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North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said last week that his government remained focused on the "limitless expansion" of its nuclear forces.

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    North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said last week that his government remained focused on the "limitless expansion" of its nuclear forces.

  2. NBC News

    North Korea launches multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward sea (opens NBC News)

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    North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea on Sunday, its neighbors said, days after the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog warned that North Korea was making "very serious" advances in efforts to build nuclear weapons.

  3. Al-Monitor

    North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles towards sea off its east coast (opens Al-Monitor)

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    SEOUL, April 19 (Reuters) - North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles towards the sea off its east coast, South Korea and Japan said on Sunday, marking the latest in a flurry of launches by Pyongyang to accelerate efforts to boost its military capabilities.

  4. The Columbian

    North Korea sends multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward sea (opens The Columbian)

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    SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea on Sunday, its neighbors said, days after the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog warned that North Korea

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