N Korea fires missiles toward the seaAP, SEOULNorth Korea yesterday fired a barrage of short-range ballistic missiles into the sea, its neighbors said, as it continued its weapons demonstrations hours before the US presidential election. Japanese Minister of Defense Gen Nakatani said at least seven North Korean missiles flew as far as 400km with a maximum altitude of 100km. Photo: AP / Korean Central News Agency / Korea News ServiceSouth Korea’s military also detected several missile launches by North Korea and subsequently boosted its surveillance posture. The North Korean missiles could be used to target key facilities in South Korea, including US military bases there. South Korea’s military intelligence agency last week said that Pyongyang has also likely completed preparations for its seventh nuclear test.

Source: Taipei Times November 05, 2024 17:32 UTC