PYONGYANG, Oct 22: The North Korean military launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles on Wednesday, marking its first missile launch since May 8, when it tested various short-range systems, in simulation of the DPRK’s ability to tackle military aggression by either the US, or South Korea.

According to Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff confirmed the detection of “several projectiles, believed to be short-range ballistic missiles,” fired around 8:10 am local time from an area south of Pyongyang, and flew for an approximate 350km, reports South Korean media.

He added that the ROK is prepared to repel any possible assault, and will respond to all provocations in a reciprocal manner.

The tests come just one week ahead of US President Donald Trump’s visit to South Korea, who, along with a

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