North Korea fires MORE ballistic missiles just hours after South Korea extend air drills with US

NORTH Korea has fired four missiles, including one long-range rocket, in the latest provocation by Kim Jong-un’s generals. The long-range missile was sent in the direction of Japan, triggering air raid sirens in the country. Yonhap News AgencyNorth Korea has launched four missiles in the direction of neighbour Japan[/caption] It comes hours after an earlier North Korean missile launch sparked terror in Japan, sending people scrambling for bomb shelters. South Korea responded to the provocation by announcing the extension of air drills with the United States. Thursday’s long-range missile ultimately failed and broke apart over the Sea of Japan before falling short in the ocean. Most read in News FLOODY HELL Brits hit by floods and travel chaos as heavy showers batter commuters TAX TRAP Millions to be hit by stealth tax as Rishi Sunak rips up manifesto ahead of Budget BABY 'MURDER' Mum & dad 'beat and burned baby to death on Christmas Day in "savage" murder' SINISTER ATTACK Boy, 12, set on fire by 2 lads who asked if he wanted to see a magic trick BLANK LOOK Mum who 'can't get a job due to her tattoos' shares throwback pic before inkings CROCODILE TEARS Chilling way Caroline Crouch's killer husband revealed his guilt on TV