North Korea fires missiles toward sea for a 2nd day, crushing Seoul's hopes for better ties

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North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters Wednesday, marking its second launch in two days. Several missiles traveled approximately 240 kilometers, while another reached over 700 kilometers. A senior North Korean official rejected South Korea's reconciliation hopes, calling it an "enemy state." South Korea's military said it maintains readiness to counter provocations under its alliance with the United States.

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