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In a surprise move, North Korea launched a “barrage” of unidentified short-range projectiles into the Sea of Japan, American and South Korean military officials confirmed to ABC News on Friday evening.
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On Saturday, North Korea issued a statement is launched "large-caliber long-range multiple rocket launchers and tactical guided weapons." The statement said Kim Jong Un gave the order to launch the projectiles.
Meanwhile, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement that "our military is strengthening its surveillance and border in preparation for further launch of North Korea."
"Korea and the United States are working closely together to maintain their ready preparedness," the statement continued.
