North Korea fires three ballistic missiles towards the Sea of Japan. The missiles were fired from areas around Hwangju County, in North Hwanghae province.
North Korea fires three ballistic missiles towards the Sea of Japan. The missiles were fired from areas around Hwangju County, in North Hwanghae province. According to Tokyo, the missiles flew about 1,000 km (600 miles), hitting Japan's air defense identification zone. Tokyo has expressed official protest on the occasion of Pyongyang test launches. Earlier on August 24, North Korea had fired another ballistic missile towards the Sea of Japan.