PYONGYANG, North Korea [source;BBC NEWS]; North Korean territory leader-Kim Jong un witnessed the firing of a submarine-launched ballistic missile into waters of the East Sea also known as the sea of Japan, South Korea military confirmed.
On Tuesday South Korea’s joint chiefs of staff said one missile was launched from the port of Sinpo,in the east of North Korea.
South Korean territory media reported that the type of missile is believed to have traveled about 450km (280miles) at amiximum height of 60km.
The latest launch comes as South Korea develops its own weapons,in what observers say has turned into an arms race on the Korean Peninsula.
Seoul is originally holding what is said to be South Korea’s largest ever defence exhibition this week. It will unveil modernised new fighter jets as well as guided weapons including cruise missiles.
North Korean leader-Kim said last week that he did not wish for a suprise war to break out again. He added, his country needed to continue developing weapons for self defence against enemies.
Lumbasio Holman 