North Korea: Missiles Launched Into East Sea

North Korea: Missiles Launched Into East Sea

North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan, also known as the East Sea, early on the morning of March 10, according to South Korea's military, Yonhap reported.

The missiles were fired from North Hwanghae province and flew about 500 kilometers, hitting water near the North Korean port city of Wonsan. South Korea and the United States began conducting joint military exercises on March 7, which North Korea has said infringe on its sovereignty.

North Korea is currently conducting its winter training cycle, which includes exercises centered around short-range missile launches. News of the missile launch follows the U.N. Security Council's decision to impose the toughest sanctions yet on North Korea over its Jan. 6 nuclear test.