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N Korea at crossroads

North Korea fires multiple cruise missiles off its east coast

South Korean military says it is monitoring the move closely with the U.S.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks at the Ministry of National Defense in Pyongyang on Feb. 29 on the occasion of the 76th anniversary of the founding of the Korean People's Army.(KCNA via Reuters)

SEOUL (Reuters) -- North Korea fired multiple cruise missiles off its east coast on Wednesday, South Korea's military said.

The missiles were launched at about 9 a.m. off the coastal city of Wonsan, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said.

"While strengthening surveillance and vigilance, our military is cooperating closely with the United States and closely monitoring additional signs and activities from North Korea," the JCS said in a statement.

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