North Korea fired 2 short-range ballistic missiles into the sea towards Japan.

North Korea has maintained that the tests were necessary countermeasures against joint military exercises by the US and South Korea.

Seoul Tokyo and Washington have stepped up joint military exercises in recent weeks, including large-scale naval exercises and anti-submarine exercises.

NK missile test has been condemned by America, South Korea and Japan.

These three countries have termed North Korea’s latest experiment as a violation of Security Council resolutions.

North Korea also test-fired ballistic missiles yesterday. Forced to issue a warning.