North Korea launches short-range ballistic missiles into sea, show of force ahead of political meetings
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North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles into the sea off its coast, according to South Korean and Japanese authorities. The missiles, launched from an area northeast of Pyongyang, flew approximately 217 miles. This marks North Korea's first weapons test since early January, following tests of hypersonic missiles, long-range cruise missiles, and anti-air missiles in December. The launches occurred ahead of a major political meeting of the ruling party, the first full congress in five years. The meeting, for which Kim Jong Un has been preparing, is expected to establish new political and economic priorities as the U.S. and South Korea seek renewed talks with North Korea.
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