North Korea's Missile Launches Prompt Rare Military Meeting with US, Japan, and South Korea
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North Korea fired its first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in three months, believed to be the developmental Hwasong-18, following threats over alleged US spy flights near its territory. The missile flew approximately 1,000 kilometers before landing in waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan. South Korea and Japan condemned the launch, calling it a threat to regional peace and safety. The US, South Korea, and Japan agreed to coordinate a stronger international response to North Korea's nuclear and missile programs. North Korea's ICBM program targets the mainland US, while its shorter-range missiles are aimed at South Korea and Japan.
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