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South Korea’s military says North Korea fired projectile toward its eastern waters

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What happened

South Korea’s military says North Korea has fired at least one projectile toward its eastern waters…

Key facts

  • Reported by ABC News and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:16:16 UTC.

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  1. North and South Korea trade accusations over landmines that injured three soldiers

  2. Ethiopia and Eritrea cut diplomatic ties as northern conflict escalates

  3. Taiwan Coast Guard confronts Chinese fishing boats in Dongsha waters

  4. Sudan’s army says it captured RSF stronghold in North Kordofan

  5. South Korea’s military says North Korea fired projectile toward its eastern waters

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