The conditions of Thursday 's missile launch are different . South Korean Defense Ministry calls the move a military provocation . North Korea launched two North Korean missiles into East Sea , the South says . Launch may be an effort to show off Scud capabilities , observer says . North Korea and North Korea are conducting joint military exercises .
South Korean Defense Ministry calls the move a military provocation . North Korea launched two North Korean missiles into East Sea , the South says . Launch may be an effort to show off Scud capabilities , observer says . North Korea and North Korea are conducting joint military exercises .