South Korean military says Pyongyang launched two ballistic missiles, which Tokyo says threaten its ‘peace and security’

North Korea has launched two suspected ballistic missiles, in the fourth test this month, drawing condemnation from Japan and adding to pressure on the US.

South Korea’s joint chiefs of staff said Monday’s launch appeared to involve two short-range ballistic missiles, fired east towards the sea from the Sunan airfield in the capital Pyongyang.