the Japanese and South Korean officials say North Korea fired the missile. They did not give more details about what type of missile it was or where it was launched.

Earlier this week, North Korea told the practice he of the artillery action near the South Korean border.

the Japanese Jiji Press news agency reported defence sources, citing that North Korea had fired two ballistic missiles.

the UN security council resolution prohibits North Korea from shooting them.

at the end of October North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missile Japan and North Korea between the maritime area.

the United states and North Korea negotiations on nuclear disarmament have not made progress since February, when U.s. president Donald Trump to combat North korea’s leader Kim Jong-un proposal.

Kim promised North Korea to give up its nuclear arsenal, partly, if its anti-sanctions will be dismantled.

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North Korea scored again in the missile tests, the missile launch was apparently a submarine

North Korea released photos rider leader – Image is thought to pave the major political decisions

Sources: Reuters, the Associated Press

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