North Korea fires short-range missile over sea
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- North Korea launched a short‑range ballistic missile over the sea.
- North Korea also fired other weapons during the same operation.
- AP News reported the launch, with ABC News and USA Today carrying the story.
Why it matters: South Korea must allocate additional resources to counter the 7th missile launch this year, tightening its defense budget and limiting other spending, and forcing a shift from civilian projects to military priorities.
