North Korea test-fires 4 Short-range Missiles

Seoul: Defying the world community , North Korea continued with its missile programme, as it test-fired four short-range missiles from the eastern coast on Thursday. The latest development is likely to heighten the regional tension with Japan and South Korea condemned the move. The UN has already sanctions on North Korea after the recent nuclear test.

The reports of North Korea's missile tests, were confirmed by the South Korean Defence Ministry. The missiles were of short-range and basically had surface-to-ship firing capabilities.

Barely a week ago, US President Barack Obama extended the economic sanctions on North Korea for its continued nuclear and missile programme, in a clear defiance of the world community.