SEOUL -- Authorities in Seoul faced a barrage of criticism on Wednesday over a "mistakenly" issued evacuation alert in response to North Korea's attempted satellite launch, underscoring the challenges Pyongyang's neighbors face in ensuring public safety.
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Seoul's 'mistaken' North Korea alert highlights safety dilemma
Morning confusion prompts criticism; mayor says 'excessive' action better than none
A TV broadcast in Seoul covers North Korea's launch of what it called a space satellite on May 31. © Reuters
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