North Korea fired two warheads towards the Sea of Japan during its 12th weapons test this year.

Two bullets were launched from South Pyongan Province, southwestern Korea, to the country's east sea this afternoon. "We are monitoring the situation and maintaining readiness, in case there are further launches," the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Korean Joint Venture (JSC) announced, but did not disclose further information.

This is North Korea's 12th missile test this year, taking place in the context of talks between Pyongyang and Washington are still not progressing. The most recent launch took place on October 2 when North Korea tested its Pukguksong-3 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) with an estimated range of 2,000 km.

Location South Pyongan Province of North Korea. Graphics: Wikipedia.