North Korea has fired three ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan (East Sea). US and South Korean military officials said the missiles were launched from the western city of Hwangju. The US said the first two were short-range Scud missiles while the third was presumed to be a mid-range Rodong.
It comes after the US and South Korea said they would deploy an anti-missile system to counter the North’s threats.
UN has barred North Korea from any test of nuclear or ballistic missile technology. But tensions have soared since it carried out its fourth nuclear test in January. It has also conducted several launches in recent months, including a test of mid-range missiles in June which were considered its most successful yet.