North Korea’s missile test following the exercises by the United States and South Korea
South Korea says that North Korea has tested two short-range ballistic missiles in the waters surrounding the peninsula
This is the latest missile test by North Korea in which they have used weaponry that has been subject to international sanctions against the country
This launch comes one day after the United States and South Korea began their largest joint military exercise in five years
Washington and Seoul have increased their military cooperation in response to what they perceive as an escalating threat from Pyongyang