N. Korea Fires Apparent Ballistic Missile
Tokyo, Sept. 12 (Jiji Press)--North Korea fired an object believed to be a ballistic missile on Thursday, Japan's Defense Ministry said.
The object is seen to have already fallen, according to the ministry.
(2024/09/12-07:44)
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