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November 29, 2017

North Korea Launches Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
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North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile Tuesday, its
first missile launch in two months. The missile flew nearly 600 miles
before landing in the Sea of Japan. U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis
said it was the furthest missile launch by North Korea to date. This is
South Korean President Moon Jae-In.

Moon Jae-In: "North Korea fired a ballistic missile today. This action
does not only increase tension on the Korean Peninsula but gravely
endangers the international peace and security. We strongly condemn
North Korea in continuing such reckless behavior."

The launch comes after President Trump escalated diplomatic tensions by
putting North Korea back on the list of state sponsors of terrorism.
President Trump has also threatened to "totally destroy" North Korea, a
nation of 25 million people.


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