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<p>North Korea has test-fired two mid-range ballistic missiles from its eastern coast, says South Korea.</p><p>The first launch was considered to have failed, travelling about 150 km before landing in the sea.</p><p>But the second, launched hours later, flew about 400 km and reached an altitude of 1,000 km, the most effective test to date.</p><p>A confirmed successful test would mark a step forward for North Korea after four failed launches in recent months.</p><p>Both launches are believed to have been intermediate-range Musudan missiles.</p><p>South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said Seoul and the US were "carrying out an in-depth analysis" of the second missile, and did not say whether it was considered a success.</p><p>North Korea, which is developing nuclear weapons, is banned by UN resolutions from any use of ballistic missile technology.<br><br><br></p>
