NORTH KOREA: Missiles Fired Off Coast

North Korea launched two short-range missiles from its east coast March 2, according to the South Korean Defense Ministry, Yonhap reported. The missiles were fired from Gitdaeryeong and Wonsan and had a range of 500 kilometers (310 miles), twice the range of the missiles North Korea fired the previous week, CNN reported. North Korea has often engaged in provocative actions as part of its overall foreign policy strategy.

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