North Korea has fired several short-range projectiles towards the sea to the east of the Korean Peninsula, according to the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff. Ref. CNN.
Seoul says N. Korea test-fires submarine-launched missile :
North Korea's acquiring the ability to launch missiles from submarines would be an alarming development for rivals and neighbors because missiles from submerged vessels are harder to detect in advance Ref. Source 2f.
South Korea to deploy missile defense system in the southern part of the country, saying that the location would be able to protect up to two-thirds of the country from a North Korean attack. Ref. CNN.
North Korea launches three ballistic missiles in response to US defence system
North Korea fired three ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan early on Tuesday morning, the latest riposte against the decision by Washington to deploy a missile defence system in South Korea. Ref. Source 2o.