May 31, 2008

North Korea test fires sea missiles

The North conducted a similar launch in March

South Korea is reporting that North Korea has fired three short-range ship-to-ship missiles off its west coast.

The missiles with a range of nearly 30 miles were fired as part of a military training exercise.

The North conducted a similar launch in March in what was seen as a snub to the US and the South's new government.

The Koreas dispute the delineation of their sea border in the West Sea.

The area is a rich fishing ground.

There was no immediate confirmation of the missile launches from the North.