South Korean protesters attend a rally to oppose a deployment of the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD, in Seoul, South Korea. South Korean reports said earlier that increased activity was detected at a nuclear test site in North Korea, signaling the North is ready to conduct its fifth nuclear test. (AP photo)SEOUL - North Korea launched three ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast Tuesday morning, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff. The Rodong has an estimated range of up to 1,300 kilometres, making it capable of hitting targets in the whole of South Korea and parts of Japan. The JCS said the Scud missiles have range to reach nearly all of South Korea.

Source: Bangkok Post July 19, 2016 02:03 UTC