North Korea missiles flew some 400 km, says South Korea military

Seoul: The missiles launched by North Korea on Tuesday flew some 400 km (248.6 miles) after lifting off at around 7:30 a.m. from Sariwon, just south of the capital Pyongyang, South Korea's military said. 

The Japanese government also said North Korea fired what could be a ballistic missile.

The move follows North Korea's test last week of a huge new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile, and comes hours before voting opens in the US presidential election.