Missiles fired after nuclear bomb test

NORTH KOREA reportedly tested two more short-range missiles yesterday, a day after detonating a nuclear bomb underground, pushing the regime further into a confrontation with world powers despite the threat of UN action.

Two missiles – one ground-to-air, the other ground-to-ship – with a range of about 130 kilometres, were test-fired from an east coast launch pad, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency reported, citing an unidentified government official.

Pyongyang also warned ships to stay away from waters off its western coast this week, a sign it may be gearing up for more missile tests, South Korea’s coast guard said.