It is incumbent upon China and Russia to take responsible action by persistently convincing and pressuring North Korea to cease its unlawful pursuit of nuclear weapons and military provocation,' says S.

Multiple short-range ballistic missiles were fired by North Korea from an area around its eastern port city of Wonsan, South Korean military officials said.

North Korea on Thursday fired various types of short-range ballistic missiles into its eastern sea, South Korea’s military said, adding to a run in military displays that raised animosities in the region.