North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles towards waters off its eastern coast, South Korea says Photo: AP PHOTO

North Korea has fired its first ballistic missile tests in five months, days before US President Donald Trump and other leaders are expected to meet in South Korea.

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South Korea's military detected multiple suspected short-range ballistic missiles launched from an area south of Pyongyang, the North Korean capital, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said.

The launch of missiles come before Donald Trump attends the APEC summit in South Korea. (AP PHOTO)

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