North Korea fires four missiles into sea near Japan
(The Guardian North Korea)

Japan warns of security threat after three of four ballistic missiles land in its exclusive economic zoneJapan has lodged a protest and warned of grave threats to its security after North Korea launched four ballistic missiles on Monday morning, three of which fell into Japanese waters.The exact type of missile fired was not immediately clear, but South Korea´s military said it was unlikely that they were intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM), which can reach the US. An unnamed US official told Reuters that the US saw no indications that an ICBM had been tested. Related: The Guardian view on North Korea: Pyongyang´s advantage | Editorial Related: China`s economic concerns mount as thousands gather for congress Continue reading...