North Korea deploys ballistic missiles

Source: ALJAZEERA

North Korea has deployed one or two intermediate-range ballistic missiles on its east coast, possibly preparing for launch on or ahead of the birthday of the country's late founder on Friday.
South Korea's Yonhap news agency - citing multiple South Korean government sources - reported a mobile launcher was spotted carrying up to two Musudan missiles on Thursday following North Korea's fourth nuclear test in January and a long-range rocket launch the next month, which led to fresh UN sanctions.


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The Musudan missile, with a design range of more than 3,000km, is not known to have been flight-tested, according to South Korean defence ministry and experts.
Some analysts said North Korea may choose to test-fire the Musudan in the near future as it tries to build an intercontinental ballistic missile designed to put the mainland United States within range.
US intelligence estimates say North Korea's ability to reach the United States is low, but its capabilities will increase, making continued investment in missile defence essential.
South Korea's defence ministry spokesman, Moon Sang-gyun, declined to confirm the Yonhap report but said the military had been on high alert for any North Korean missile launch since its leader Kim Jong-un's vow to conduct more tests.