FILE IMAGE: A North Korean flag flies on a mast at the Permanent Objective of North Korea in Geneva October 2,2014 REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea released multiple short-range anti-ship cruise missiles into the sea and Sukhoi jets fired air-to-surface missiles on Tuesday as part of its ongoing military exercises, South Korea’s armed force stated.
The missile tests began the eve of a national holiday in North Korea to commemorate the birthday of Kim Il Sung, the creator of the nation and grandpa of the present leader, Kim Jong Un.
Launched at around 7 a.m. (2200 GMT), the anti-ship missiles plunged into th