South Korea says North Korea fired ballistic missile towards the sea

A TV screen shows a file image of North Korea’s missile launch during a news programme at Seoul Railway Station (AP/Ahn Young-joon)

North Korea fired several types of short-range ballistic missiles into its eastern sea, adding to a run of military displays that raised tensions in the region.

South Korea’s military on Thursday said it was analysing whether the tests were linked to the North’s weapons exports to Russia during its war in Ukraine.