North Korea fires two ballistic missiles from Pyongyang airport

Fourth test this month comes amid stalled talks with U.S. and South Korea

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in December 2021. (KCNA via Reuters)   © Reuters

SEOUL (Reuters) -- North Korea fired two suspected short-range ballistic missiles (SRBM) on Monday from an airport in its capital city of Pyongyang, South Korea's military reported, the fourth test this month to demonstrate its expanding missile arsenal.

Japan also reported the launch, with chief cabinet secretary Hirokazu Matsuno condemning it as a threat to peace and security.

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