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               North Korea Launches Short-Range Missiles Into Sea

   South Korea says North Korea has fired three short-range missiles into
   the East Sea -- also known as the Sea of Japan.
   The South`s Defense Ministry says it detected two launches Saturday
   morning, followed by another in the afternoon.
   A ministry spokesman says the North`s intent was not clear. He says
   South Korea`s military is watching for any additional launches and
   "possible provocations."
   Japan`s Kyodo news service reported a Japanese official confirmed the
   launches and said the missiles did not fall into Japanese waters.
   The development comes during a period of tentative diplomacy aimed at
   easing tensions. Earlier this year, Pyongyang threatened nuclear
   strikes on South Korea and the U.S. in light of annual U.S.-South
   Korean military drills and U.N. sanctions imposed on the North after
   its third nuclear test in February.
   About two months ago, North Korea fired off two short-range missiles
   into the sea off its east coast. Pyongyang routinely conducts such
   exercises in an effort to improve its arsenal.
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