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The missiles flew across the country towards the East, according to South Korean security officials.

Japanese security officials confirmed that four missiles were launched from the North, with three landing in their territory.

Japanese President Shinzo Abe said: "The latest launches of ballistic missiles clearly demonstrate evidence of a new threat from North Korea."

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North Korea has launched the missiles at the same time as South Korea and the US organise joint military exercises to prepare for conflict.

A statement from South Korea read: "We are conducting an analysis on the projectile to determine its type and flight range.

"It will take a while before we come up with a final analysis."

The South has organised an emergency security meeting to address the issue.

South Korea's ruling Liberty Korea Party said in a statement: "North Korea's provocation cannot be justified under any circumstances.

"The international community will again realize that Kim Jong-un's regime is incorrigible for staging another missile launch, even after its envoy to Malaysia was expelled after the killing of Kim Jong-nam."

Kim Jong-un launched the missiles from its long-range missile base in Tongchang-ri, near the Chinese border.

It is believed the projectiles landed in the Sea of Japan.

Last month, the tyrannical ruler launched a short-range nuclear capable missile which landed in the sea, as Donald Trump held security talks with Japanese President Shinzo Abe.

This forced the billionaire business mogul to issue a fiery warning to the despot nation.

US and South Korean military forces are currently taking part in the mission "Foal Eagle" which has been condemned by the North as a "rehearsal for invasion".

The military exercise involves ground, air and naval units in joint military drills.

A statement from North Korea read: "New types of strategic weapons will soar."

He also said at the start of the year, the country's ICBM was nearly ready to be launched, "anywhere, at any time".

The country's propaganda paper added about Foal Eagle that the US and South Korea would be "reduced to ashes by merciless retaliation".

Pentagon Spokesman Captain Jeff Davis said: "Secretary Mattis said that the United States remains steadfast in its commitment to the defense of South Korea.

"He further emphasized that any attack on the United States or its allies will be defeated, and any use of nuclear weapons will be met with a response that is effective and overwhelming."