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U.S. and South Korean officials confirm North Korea's launch of a test missile from Kusong, traveling eastward for 30 minutes and covering 435 miles (700 km). The missile reaches an altitude of over 1,245 miles (2,004 km) before landing in the Sea of Japan, approximately 60 miles (97 km) south of Vladivostok, Russia. The missile launch heightens concerns over North Korea's missile capabilities and regional security, prompting international attention and diplomatic responses.
Saturday, 13 May, 2017