South Korean defence ministry claims that North Korea fired several short-range projectiles into the sea.
North Korea launches a long-range rocket, the first day of its announced eight-day launch window and about a month after the country's fourth nuclear test leads to international condemnation.
North Korea has brought forward the possible date of a controversial "satellite" launch to as early as Sunday, regional governments say.
South Korean defence ministry claims that North Korea fired several short-range projectiles into the sea.
North Korea launches a long-range rocket, the first day of its announced eight-day launch window and about a month after the country's fourth nuclear test leads to international condemnation.
North Korea has brought forward the possible date of a controversial "satellite" launch to as early as Sunday, regional governments say.