Historical Events tagged with "taepodong-2"

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Military & Warfare

North Korea Missile Test Series Initiated

July 5th, 2006 18 years ago

On July 5, 2006, North Korea conducted a series of missile tests, which included four short-range missiles and a medium-range missile. Additionally, the long-range Taepodong-2 missile was also launched. However, the Taepodong-2 reportedly failed mid-air and fell into the Sea of Japan shortly after launch, drawing significant international attention. The tests raised concerns over North Korea's missile capabilities and intentions, prompting reactions from various countries and organizations aimed at addressing security in the region.

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