(2nd LD) N. Korea fires multiple missiles toward East Sea: JCS

What happened: North Korea fired multiple missiles toward the East Sea from the Sondok area in South Hamgyong Province, the Joint Chiefs of Staff said, days after firing nearly a dozen short-range ballistic missiles. Key numbers: Missiles believed to have flown less than 300 kilometers. Around a dozen short-range ballistic missiles were fired Thursday from the Wonsan area. Why it matters: An expert told Yonhap the missile appears to be the Hwasong-11 Ra surface-to-surface tactical ballistic missile. The JCS said the military maintains readiness to respond overwhelmingly to any provocations. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

North Korea fired multiple missiles toward the East Sea from the Sondok area in South Hamgyong Province, the Joint Chiefs of Staff said, days after firing nearly a dozen short-range ballistic missiles.

An expert told Yonhap the missile appears to be the Hwasong-11 Ra surface-to-surface tactical ballistic missile. The JCS said the military maintains readiness to respond overwhelmingly to any provocations.