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North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea after military drill

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What happened

North Korea has launched a ballistic missile toward the waters off its east coast…

Key facts

  • Reported by ABC News and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:36:01 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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