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North Korea says it conducted intermediate-range strategic missile drill

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Hindu
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What happened

The launch was the latest in a series of North Korean weapons tests this year and came as tensions on the ​Korean peninsula escalated…

Key facts

  • Reported by The Hindu and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:08:50 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  1. North Korea launches ballistic missile as tensions with Seoul grow over border mine blasts

  2. North Korea launches ballistic missile after Seoul demands apology over wounded soldiers

  3. North Korea fires ballistic missile after Seoul demands apology

  4. North Korea says it test-fired an intermediate-range missile as tensions grow over mine blasts

  5. Yemen’s Houthis say they attacked Aramco facility in Riyadh with missiles, drones

  6. North Korea says it conducted intermediate-range strategic missile drill

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