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SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea launched three short-range guided missiles into the sea off its east coast on Saturday, the South Korean Defense Ministry said.
Two missiles were launched in the morning, followed by another in the afternoon, said Kim Min-seok, a ministry spokesman.
“We remain vigilant and prepared in case the launching of these missiles might be followed by a military provocation by the North,” Mr. Kim said.
Tests of short-range missiles by North Korea are fairly routine.
