North Korea fires (more) ballistic missiles, US officials say

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North Korea fires ballistic missiles, US officials say

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From the section Asia

North Korea has test-fired two ballistic missiles, the latest in a series of rocket launches. US officials said the medium-range missiles, launched off the east coast, flew about 800km (500 miles) before falling into the water.
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With a maximum range of 1,300km, the Nodong would have the capability to reach all of South Korea and parts of Japan. North Korea's last Nodong test was in March 2014.
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The US and South Korea are also holding their biggest annual military drills this month, which routinely generate tension.

But this year North Korea threatened to launch a "pre-emptive nuclear strike of justice" against the US and South Korea.