Japan’s Defense Ministry said it also detected a missile launch by North Korea.
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North Korea fires a ballistic missile into the sea as South Korea and U.S. step up deterrence plans
Tensions on the Korean Peninsula are at their highest in years, with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un accelerating the expansion of his nuclear and missile program.
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U.S., Japan and South Korea agree to expand security and economic ties at historic Camp David summit
The country’s leaders have agreed to a new security pledge committing the 3 countries to consult with each other in the event of a security crisis or threat in the Pacific.
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South Korea probes Halloween crowd surge as nation mourns
Saturday’s disaster was concentrated in a sloped, narrow alley in Seoul’s Itaewon neighborhood, a popular nightlife district, with witnesses and survivors recalling a “hell-like” chaos.
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South Korea in shock, grief as 153 die in Seoul after Halloween crowd surge
Officials say the death count could further rise as 37 of the 133 injured people are in serious conditions.
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At least 146 dead after Halloween crowd surge in Seoul, officials say
People were crushed to death after a large crowd began pushing forward in a narrow alley near Hamilton Hotel, a major party spot in Seoul.
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U.S. vows full military defense of allies against North Korea
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman is warning North Korea against escalating its provocations.
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North Korea fires missile and shells, further inflaming tensions
South Korea says North Korea has launched a ballistic missile toward its eastern waters.