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North Korea fires missiles amid tensions with US over nuclear capabilities and troop movements

  • A US nuclear submarine visited South Korea for the first time in decades as the two allies held talks on deterring North Korean threats.
  • North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea after the submarine's arrival.
  • The missile tests follow North Korea's recent launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile and threats to shoot down US aircraft.
  • A US soldier crossed into North Korean territory and was taken into custody.
  • The US and allies said North Korea's nuclear threats would be met with a strong response but expressed willingness for dialogue.
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