North Korea fires ballistic missiles into Sea of Japan, US confirms

North Korea fired two ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan Friday, a U.S. defense official told Fox News.

Both missiles are believed to be Nodong medium-range ballistic missiles launched from a road-mobile launcher, according to the official.

"Neither was assessed to be a threat to the U.S. or our regional allies," the official told Fox News.

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missiles flew 500 miles before crashing off the North's east coast on Friday.

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