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North Korea has described the test of two new missiles on Thursday a solemn warning against what it described as “South Korean warmongers”.
The short-range missiles were fired into the Sea of Japan, also known as the East Sea, from Wonsan on North Korea’s east coast.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said his country was forced to develop weapons to eliminate potential and direct threats. He said the test involved a new tactical guided weapons system.
Mr Kim’s comments, reported in state media, came after the North criticised a decision by South Korea and the US to hold military drills next month. North Korea has long regarded the drills as preparation for an invasion.