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North Korea fires ballistic missile toward east coast, South Korea says

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North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward its east coast on Saturday, South Korea's defense ministry said. Japan also reported the launch, which was directed toward the sea. The move adds to tensions between the two Koreas following landmine blasts near their border last month.

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