South Korea Says North Korea Likely Fired Short-Range Ballistic Missiles

South Korea Says North Korea Likely Fired Short-Range Ballistic Missiles
A photo showing North Korea's missile launch is displayed at the Unification Observation Post in Paju, near the border with North Korea, South Korea, Wednesday, March 24, 2021 AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon
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SEOUL, South Korea—North Korea on Thursday test-fired its first short-range ballistic missiles since President Joe Biden took office, as it expands its military capabilities and increases pressure on Washington while nuclear negotiations remain stalled.

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said the launches threaten “peace and safety in Japan and the region,” and that Tokyo will closely coordinate with Washington and Seoul on the North’s testing activities.