North Korea has launched two mid-range missiles off its eastern coast, even though such attempts are banned by the UN, Sky news reported Wednesday.

South Korean and US officials have said the first rocket failed over the Sea of Japan.

A second missile was test-fired hours later, and reportedly flew for 400km (248 miles) before it fell.

Pyongyang has now unsuccessfully attempted to launch six Musudan missiles, which could be capable of striking targets across South Korea and Japan, as well as US military bases as far away as Guam.

The rockets have a range of anywhere between 1,550 and 2,500 miles.

Source : MENA