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North Korea launches missiles, cites U.S. military actions as justification

cbsnews.com — November 5, 2024, 01:01 PM UTC

North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles early Tuesday, marking its second missile test in days. This follows a recent intercontinental ballistic missile test and comes amid U.S. military activities in the region, which North Korea claims justify its actions.

Seoul's military tracked the missiles, which flew about 248 miles into waters east of the Korean peninsula. In response, the U.S. approved a nearly $5 billion military aid package for South Korea, enhancing its missile detection capabilities.

North Korea's missile tests are seen as a direct response to recent joint military exercises by the U.S., South Korea, and Japan. North Korean officials assert that these actions validate their nuclear buildup strategy.

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