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Japan's Defense Ministry says North Korea launched what appears to be ballistic missiles on Monday morning.
Japan's Defense Ministry says North Korea launched what appears to be ballistic missiles on Monday morning.
The ministry announced that the first launch occurred around 9:20 a.m. and the second at around 9:40 a.m. It said the projectiles were both presumed to have fallen.
Ministry sources say the landing sites are believed to be outside of Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone.
According to the Japan Coast Guard, no damage had been confirmed to vessels cruising around the areas as of 10 a.m.
The Defense Ministry is analyzing relevant information while continuing to remain vigilant and monitor.
This is the first time since October 3 that Japan's Defense Ministry has announced North Korea's launch of a ballistic missile or what resembles that.
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