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Christopher Hill on the Koreas

South Korean President Park Geun-hye was forced from office overnight, plunging a key U.S. ally into political chaos. In this installment of our series, "Issues That Matter," we take a closer look at the turmoil and the escalating standoff over North Korea's nuclear program. The North launched four missiles Monday into the Sea of Japan. Former U.S. ambassador to South Korea Christopher Hill joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the threats and concerns in the region.

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North Korea missile test

North Korea rejected the U.N. Security Council's statement on its latest ballistic missile launch and claims its tests are in self-defense. The Security Council unanimously condemned Sunday's test during an emergency meeting Monday night. China, one of North Korea's only allies and its main lifeline, signed onto that statement. Adriana Diaz reports. Fran Townsend, CBS News senior national security analyst and former homeland security adviser to President George W. Bush, provides analysis.

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