North Korea Fires More Missiles Into the Sea

North Korea has fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the ocean off its east coast, the fourth such test in under two weeks. South Korean defense officials say the suspected Scud missiles fired Wednesday from the western Hwanghae province had a range of about 500 kilometers. In recent weeks, North Korea has expanded its U.N. sanction-defying ballistic missile tests while pushing South Korea to accept a deal to reduce tensions. Seoul has rejected the offer, saying Pyongyang...

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