The missiles were launched between 4:20 p.m. and 5:10 p.m. local time from Wonsan, a city on the eastern coast, and flew about 200 kilometers (120 miles) in a northeasterly direction before landing in the sea, South Korea’s defense ministry said. The missiles were no threat to neighboring countries.
- The move follows a test of a new anti-ship cruise missile from a North Korean vessel during an exercise observed by Kim Jong Un. North Korea published photos of the launch in its main newspaper and described the missile as “ultra precision.” Seoul’s defense ministry said that drill took place on Friday.
The latest launches come ahead of annual joint U.S.-South Korean military exercises, which are due to start in the next few weeks. A schedule hasn’t been confirmed.
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South Korea said Monday that it will make stern response to possible provocation from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), which fired short-range projectiles a day earlier...
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Lim, however, said Seoul will maintain its position that it will seek to build trust through cooperation and dialogue with the DPRK.
His comments came a day after the DPRK fired short-range projectiles, presumed to be tactical missiles, into east waters. The five projectiles were launched from the Wonsan area in east DPRK into a northeasterly direction.................http://www.china.org.cn/world/2015-02/09/content_34772588.htm
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