North Korea Test Fire Additional Short-Range Missiles

According to South Korean Defense Ministry, North Korea test fired four more short-range missiles today, amid the growing tensions, strained international relations and growing strict economic and military sanctions. Pyongyang has been under immense pressure from the United Nations Security Council since it conducted its second nuclear test in the month of May this year, along with multiple missile tests.
In this latest missile test, North Korean forces test fired two surface to ship missiles from coastal city on Wonsan. This city lies in the eastern region of North Korea. The nature of the third and fourth missiles that were also launched as part of the test program are unknown at this time. The latter two missiles were fired from the east coast of the communist country. However, the region as well as the exact location of the missile sites could not be ascertained.

The test missiles covered about 60 miles (100 kilometers) and according to  military officials, the missiles have been classified as KN-01 missiles that have a range of up to 100 miles or 160 kilometers.
The North Korean missile test hasn’t come as a surprise to the international community and especially to South Korea, as Pyongyang had already declared its east coast as a “no sail zone” till July 10th 2009, for military drills. However, experts and analysts had predicted this move as a clear indication of an upcoming missile test.
According to Yu Myung-hwan (Foreign Minsters. South Korea), “ We had expected that they will fire short-range missiles at any time. It’s not a good sign because they are demonstrating their military power.”