range ballistic missiles, prompting regional condemnation
North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea off its eastern coast, drawing condemnation from Japan and South Korea. The tests occurred shortly after Pyongyang reaffirmed its status as a nuclear-armed state.
Why it matters
These missile tests represent a continued escalation of regional security tensions and a challenge to international sanctions.
The tests came days after North Korea reasserted its status as a nuclear-armed state. ( AP: Ahn Young-joon, file )
Japan and South Korea have criticised North Korea for new missile tests.
The nation fired two short-range ballistic missiles on Sunday.
Japan has lodged a "stern protest" over the tests, according to local media.
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North Korea has fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea off its eastern coast, with one flying more than 600 kilometres, according to South Korea's military.
The launches came days after Pyongyang reasserted its status as a nuclear-armed state and rejected a United Nations resolution demanding it halt its nuclear activities.
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