North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Towards Sea Off East Coast, Seoul Reports

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South Korea's military announced that North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward the East Sea on Saturday. The launch originated from the Wonsan area. This incident occurs amid heightened tensions between the two Koreas, following recent land mine explosions that injured South Korean soldiers. North Korea, through Kim Yo Jong, has dismissed Seoul's demands for an apology and indicated a desire to cut ties. The missile test follows a series of recent military displays by Pyongyang, including purported hypersonic missile system tests and live-fire exercises.