![(FILES) This files screen grab image taken from North Korean broadcaster KCTV on August 1, 2019 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un watching the launch of a ballistic missile at an unknown location in North Korea early on July 31. North Korea fired several missiles just days after a visit to the region by the top US defense and diplomatic officials, a US official said on March 23, 2021, in Pyongyang's first overt challenge to the administration of US President Joe Biden. - - South Korea OUT / -----EDITORS NOTE --- RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / KCTV" - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS
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It is the second time in less than a week that Kim Jong Un's North Korea has fired missiles. AFP/KCTV/file
It is the second time in less than a week that Kim Jong Un's North Korea has fired missiles. AFP/KCTV/file
North Korea fires two missiles, US and allies confirm
Japan said the missiles flew for about 450km