North Korea launches four short-range ballistic missiles into the West Sea: South Korean military

The North Korean military announced Saturday that it fired four short-range ballistic missiles (SRBM) toward the West Sea.

The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) reported that the missiles were launched from Tongrim County in North Pyongyang Province between 11:32 a.m. and 11:59 a.m.

South Korean media claim that North Korea had fired eight missiles in the past two weeks

According to Yonhap, North Korea launched two ballistic missiles into the sea on Sunday, the latest in a string of tests as tensions rise over US-led military drills in the region.

The Joint Chiefs of Staff of the South Korean armed forces announced the launches, the seventh and eighth ...

The secret budget request made by Japan's Defense Ministry seeks an increase in military spending.

As the government seeks to significantly increase Japan's military power, On Wednesday the Defense Ministry of Japan presented a budget proposal for the upcoming year without outlining the costs of missiles for nuclear attacks and numerous other weapons as well as its development goals.

JAPAN MONITORING CHINA’S MOVES IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA CLOSELY

Highlights –

• Japan monitoring China’s moves in the South China Sea closely.
• Beijing fired ballistic missiles into the waters the previous day.
• Japan opposes any acts that increase tensions in the South China Sea.
• Som...