North Korea launches missiles towards sea after US flies bomber during drills

North Korea launches missiles towards sea after US flies bomber during drills
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during his visit to the navy headquarters in North Korea on August 27 (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service/AP)

North Korea has launched two short-range ballistic missiles towards its eastern waters, South Korea’s military has said.

South Korea’s joint chiefs of staff said the launch took place on Wednesday but gave no further details, such as how far the missiles flew.

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