North Korea launches short-range ballistic missiles day after US and South Korea begin military drills

This is the latest of several weapons tests as the US and South Korea conduct their joint military drills in years

North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles on Tuesday, the South Korean military said.

This is the latest of several weapons tests as the United States and South Korea conduct their joint military drills in years.

Agencies reported that the missiles were launched from the southwestern coastal town of Jangyon and flew across North Korea before landing in the sea off that country’s east coast.