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(CNN) --
North Korea fired two suspected ballistic missiles from a railcar on Friday, state media KCNA reported.
The mock test was used to "verify and judge the proficiency" of "North Phyongan Province's rail-borne missile regiment," KCNA said.
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The test launches were overseen by commanding officers from the Korean People's Army and senior officials from the Academy of Defense Sciences, according to KCNA.
"The regiment received a short notice firepower mission from the General Staff on Friday morning before quickly moving to the firing range, and accurately hit the established target in the East Sea of Korea (also known as the Sea of Japan). ) with two tactical guided missiles," KCNA said.
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This is not the first time that North Korea has launched missiles from a railway.
Kim Jong Un did not attend the drill.
