NORTH Korea has launched two ballistic missiles capable of reaching US territory – sparking fears of World War 3.
ROCKET MAN: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has launched two missiles
Kim Jong-un’s trigger-happy regime launched two intermediate-range Musudan ballistic missiles on Wednesday morning.
The first launch failed – but the second rocket took off successfully.
Japan has been placed on high-alert after the launch.
FIREPOWER: A Musudan ballistic missile at a North Korean military parade
The first missile was launched from the east coast city of Wonsan.
It is the same area where previous tests of intermediate-range missiles were conducted – possibly using mobile launchers.
The first missile failed in flight over the sea between the Korean peninsula's east coast and Japan, according to initial indications after the launch, US officials said.
The second made it about 250 miles – before also falling into the Sea of Japan.
CLOSE CALL: US territory Guam may be within range of Musudan missiles
The launches were in continued defiance of international warnings and a series of UN Security Council resolutions that ban the North from using ballistic missile technology.
Both missiles are thought to be Musudan rockets – which have a range of 1,800 miles and could theoretically reach any part of Japan and the US territory of Guam.
North Korea is believed to have up to 30 Musudan missiles, according to South Korean media.
Tension in the region has been high since North Korea conducted its fourth nuclear test in January.
North Korea tried unsuccessfully to test launch the Musudan three other times in April and May.
Japan has put its anti-ballistic missile forces on alert several times this year after detecting signs of launches by its aggressive neighbour.
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