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South Korea on heightened alert as Russia denies troop movements toward North

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South Korea is on heightened alert Friday amid growing tensions with North Korea, while Russian officials are pushing back against reports that Moscow is…
South Korea is on heightened alert Friday amid growing tensions with North Korea, while Russian officials are pushing back against reports that Moscow is moving troops to Russia’s border with the reclusive country.
Concerns are growing among the U. S., South Korea and their allies that the North is preparing for another nuclear test. Pyongyang attempted to test fire a missile on Sunday, but that operation failed and the missile exploded almost immediately after being launched.
Tuesday is the 85th anniversary of the founding of North Korea’s army, seen as a likely occasion for a nuclear test.
The developments come amid heightened tensions between the U. S. and North Korea. Earlier this month, the U.

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