North Korea tests five short-range missiles

North Korea on Monday test-fired five short-range missiles off its eastern coast, the Yonhap news agency reported, citing government sources.

North Korea on Monday test-fired five short-range missiles off its eastern coast, the Yonhap news agency reported, citing government sources.

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The missiles were launched from the bases between North Hamgyeong and Gangwon provinces, it said.

North Korea had issued a ban on navigation in waters off its east and west coasts from October 10-20, it added.

The missile tests were part of routine military drill, it said, citing local experts.