RUMORS OF WAR - North Korea Launches 2 Ballistic Missiles into Sea of Japan

Yahoo News - North Korea has launched a pair of missiles for the second time in a week.

The launches were confirmed to ABC News by a United States official and South Korean joint chiefs of staff. The U.S. official said two ballistic missiles were fired into the Sea of Japan.

"North Korea this morning fired two unidentified projectiles into the East Sea from South Hamkyung Province," the South Korea government said in a statement. "South Korea and US intelligence are analyzing for any additional information."

"While our military has strengthened awareness and monitoring, ROK-US [officials] are closely working together and maintaining readiness," it added.

It's not clear exactly what type of ballistic missiles were launched or the distances they traveled.

North Korea also fired two short-range missiles sometime Saturday and Sunday, though the launches were not reported by the U.S. until....READ MORE

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