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North Korea fires seventh missile test of 2026

North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast on Sunday, the seventh such test this year. The launches originated from the Sinpo area, a site associated with submarine-launched ballistic missile development, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea

NPR · Apr 19

North Korea launches ballistic missiles towards sea off its east coast

Al Jazeera · Apr 19

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