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North Korea missile explodes mid-flight, South Korea reports

CTV News — June 26, 2024, 02:00 PM UTC

Summary: South Korea reported a North Korean hypersonic missile exploding mid-flight amid tensions over a U.S. aircraft carrier deployment. The missile, aimed at North Korea's eastern waters, failed, scattering fragments up to 250 km away. South Korea conducted live-fire drills and condemned the launch with the U.S. and Japan. North Korea's recent missile tests aim to penetrate defense shields, with concerns over speed and maneuverability.

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