A United Nations official said North Korea's launch of two short-range ballistic missile into the East Sea violates the United Nations Security resolutions prohibiting Pyongyang from engaging in any activity linked with nuclear technologies and the development of ballistic missiles.

According to the Joint Chief of Staff (JCS) the two missile were fired around 5:20 a.m. from North Hwanghae Province and hit waters northeast of the port city of Wonsan off the country's east coast, the Korean news agency Yonhap reported.

Sources said the missile flew some 500 kilometers.

"The military is keeping close tabs on the situation and prepared to deal with any North Korean provocations," the JCS said.

Source :MENA