North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile After Seoul Demands Apology for DMZ Explosion
North Korea fired at least one ballistic missile into regional waters after South Korea demanded an apology for a DMZ explosion that wounded three soldiers.
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The launch
North Korea fired at least one ballistic missile into regional waters after South Korea demanded an official apology for an explosion in the Demilitarized Zone that wounded three South Korean soldiers, CNNBC reported.
The DMZ explosion
The explosion inside the DMZ injured three South Korean soldiers; Seoul blamed the North and demanded an apology. Pyongyang had not apologised at the time of the launch.
Escalation risk
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The exchange raises tension on the peninsula at the same time as South Korea's first hypersonic missile test.
What to watch
Whether either side takes further military steps, and any response from the United States and Japan.
Frequently asked questions
Why did North Korea fire the missile?
Reports link it to South Korea's demand for an apology over the DMZ explosion; the North gave no official reason.
Were there casualties from the launch?
The missile landed in regional waters; no casualties were reported.
Sources
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