North Korea fires 'around a dozen' ballistic missiles amid rising tensions with South Korea
North Korea fired around a dozen short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Thursday, Seoul's defence ministry said.
Key points
- The North Korean capital Pyongyang has stepped up weapons tests in recent weeks despite South Korea's offer of military talks.
Seoul accuses Pyongyang of causing a landmine explosion that injured three of its soldiers, an accusation North denies.
The latest ballistic missile launch comes amid rising border tensions with South Korea and uncertainty over potential nuclear talks with the US.
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