The US announced an arms sale of AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles to South Korea as part of its policy regarding the country.
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The US announced an arms sale of AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles to South Korea as part of its policy regarding the country.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.US arms sale to South Korea (AIM-9X Sidewinder) as part of monitoring NK activities.1 source
NK condemned US missile sales to Seoul as Trump attempts to revive engagement with Pyongyang.1 source
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